Exotic plants, dinosaurs and amazing nature sculpture at the SC Botanical Garden (free things to do with kids around Greenville)

SC Botanical Garden welcomes you to 295 acres of woodlands and streams, award winning exotic gardens, a 70 acre arboretum, and miles of gentle hiking trails decorated with incredible nature based sculptures. The garden grounds are free to attend and open year around from dawn till dusk.

Notable attractions to see at the SC Botanical Garden
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Updates at Riverbanks Zoo: newest attractions, rental and food prices (what’s fun to do in Columbia)

This post is a follow up to my previous article on Riverbanks Zoo I wrote back in March. Three months later it’s worth noting the zoo’s newest attractions and prices updates, especially on food.
Those of you new to the blog or just recently moved into town, Columbia Riverbanks Zoo is THE family attraction in [...]

Visit Walhalla fish hatchery to see, feed and even fish trout (free things to do with kids near Oconee and Devils Fork State Parks)

If you are vacationing in beautiful South Carolina Upcountry bring your kids and loved ones to the Walhalla Fish Hatchery located off of highway 107 half an hour drive from both Oconee and Devils Fork State Parks. It’s free, educational and an out of ordinary fun activity the entire family will enjoy.
Facts and history
The hatchery [...]

Have a laugh with the dog acrobats! (free things to watch)

Before going back to work after Memorial Day weekend get a doze of laughter watching these cute little doggies perform all kinds of acrobatic tricks. This one is real close to “walking the tight rope” (or a fine line?)
All of these pooches are rescue dogs trained to educate and entertain by the wonderful [...]

Funny Signs and Encounters in Myrtle Beach and Lancaster

What’s a road trip without some funny encounters? In our recent Myrtle Beach family weekend and getaway on the picturesque South Carolina backcountry roads, we saw some funny signs and pets worth shouting about:
Ocean Creek Resort in Myrtle Beach close to Barefoot Landing and the Alligator Adventure zoo. We had a great time during the [...]

Just Amazing Alligator Photos from South Carolina

Alligators are truly amazing creatures. We are so blessed to still see them all around South Carolina (like the Alligator Adventure in Myrtle Beach or Charles Towne Landing in Charleston).
Just recently, Business Week published in article underscoring once more their excellent survival skills and importance to the human race. Apparently, alligators have super-potent proteins in [...]

Utan King of Crocs (Myrtle Beach family attractions and fun things to do)

Utan The King of Crocs is the largest crocodile ever exhibited in the United States, measuring 20 feet long and weighing in at more than 1000 pounds. And you can see him right here in beautiful Myrtle Beach South Carolina! For the past 5 years he became the main attraction at the amazing Alligator Adventure [...]

Wild Turkey Chasing Vultur video at Charles Towne Landing zoo

Come admire the natural-habitat zoo at the Charles Towne Landing state park’s Animal Forest showcasing native Carolina wildlife as it was more than 350 years ago. Among the highlights to enjoy at this historic Charleston attraction (our state first settlement) are the bison, puma, black bears, bobcats, otters and the yellow crowned night heron.
Oh yeah, [...]

Siamang Monkeys’ Loud Love Song at Greenville Zoo

You can hear them loud and clear from anywhere inside the Greenville Zoo. Siamang monkeys are by far the zoo’s biggest attraction and a kids magnet.
Who can resist their love and territorial fighting song?
Find out what Greenville Zoo has to offer and get inside tips here.
Happy Family Travel in Greenville South Carolina!

Dog Hula Dancing video - The Palmetto Sportsmen Classic at State Fairgrounds

Bet you can’t hold the hula that long! Kids and grown ups had a great time watching the show put on by Comedy Canines at The Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic held March 28 - 30 on the state fairgrounds in Columbia South Carolina.
Dog Lovers of the World Unite and Have Fun in South Carolina!