Travel

Road trips used to seem a lot more manageable. Does anyone else feel that way? I remember driving from the University of South Carolina to the University of Florida to visit friends pretty frequently while in college. Six hours, one...

There is no doubt that Myrtle Beach is our state's best-known and most popular beach. But South Carolina has many other wonderful family-friendly beaches that are also great places to spend your summer vacation or take a day trip....

With summer in full swing, dreams of family adventures emerge. The choices for family getaways can sometimes seem overwhelming. Questions like "Will this be something that all ages will enjoy?" and "Will this break the bank?" often come to...

There's definitely no shortage of things to do in the Midlands to cool off during the hot summer months. We've got Lake Murray and Lake Wateree nearby, splash pads, pools, and a handful of air-conditioned kid-friendly spaces. But sometimes...

My husband and I recently did something we haven’t done before: we took a fun vacation with our kids. Don’t get me wrong – we’ve been lucky enough to travel with the girls and haven’t shied away from big, adventurous...

Listen up, weekend warriors. Read on, avid adventurers. Party planners, this schedule is meant for you. Fourth of July is right around the corner and now is to time to start getting the gang together. Whether you're skipping the beach...

My family LOVES going to Charleston. It is one of my favorite SC cities to explore! Since my husband is in the Air Force Reserves and goes to drill at Joint Base Charleston, my family gets to spend a...

Here in Columbia, it seems when families want to escape, the natural urge is to head east, to the beach. I love the beach. Being near the ocean feels like home to me, having grown up in Eastern North...

As the school year draws to a close and summer travel ramps up, kids and road trips can seem overwhelming and stressful; especially when it comes to packing/preparing.  It seems as though it never fails - by the time the...

Did you know Dollywood is only a four-hour drive from Columbia? While it can seem like Tennessee is far away, it's a very manageable trip! Just pop in two movies back-to-back for the kids to watch and you're basically...

When I found out in 2019 that Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster were going to be in a Broadway musical together, I knew I HAD to travel to New York City to see it. I've been a fan of...

We recently took our first (and last ... at least for a while) family road trip. I would like to preface this post by bringing up an important point - my husband and I were raised very differently in many...

If you're looking for a fun place that's an easy drive from Columbia, look no further than Greenville, SC! (Ok, I am originally from Greenville so I will admit I am a little biased.) My dad and stepmom reside close...

Want to learn how to camp but where to begin? Enjoy camping but haven't been in a while, and need a refresher on basic skills? Then this post is for you! On November 12 and 13, South Carolina State Parks...