Making one-on-one time special with your kids
Trying to make time to spend one-on-one with your kids and need some ways to make it special? KAG Contributor and mom of two girls, Kristina, has some ideas.
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Ever Wanted to Homeschool at Dollywood in TN? You can with their special Homeschooling Days!
Did you know that the famed theme park, Dollywood, has Homeschool Days? The park offers reduced admission and educational programs plus all the fun of the rides and experience of the attractions.
Free Admission for Teachers and Their Families at the Schiele Museum August 1-5
We love the Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, NC and they are having a great Back to School promotion August 1-5, 2022! The Schiele Museum of Natural History is such a cool place with a planetarium, dinosaurs, geology exhibits, an old mill, a replica Native American village, and farm. It’s a great spot […]
Explore Revolutionary War History With a Hike Through the Blackstock Battlefield in Enoree, SC
Have you checked out Blackstock Battlefield in Enoree, SC? One of the benefits of living in South Carolina is the chance to bring history to life by visiting the hundreds of historical sites across the state. We’ve visited Musgrove Mill State Historic Site many times, as it covers all the bases for my kids: Revolutionary War battlefield to explore, Tyger River trail to hike, and Horseshoe Falls to cool down in. But did you know Musgrove Mill manages a second battlefield?
Carolina Raptor Center: Here’s Your Chance to Hang Out with Raptors!
Carolina Raptor Center is located just north of Charlotte in Huntersville, NC. The center is home to falcons, hawks, owls, eagles and vultures from all over the world. Visitors can view these magnificent raptors up close, and learn about their individual stories and unique characteristics that help them survive in the wild. The center also offers educational programming for groups. KAG contributor, Maria Bassett, shares a visit she and her children took to the Carolina Raptor Center.
Incredible Natural Wonder in Georgia: Tallulah Gorge State Park
Tallulah Gorge State Park is a natural wonder in Georgie that families will really enjoy. With gorgeous hiking, waterfalls, swimming holes, and more, the park is full of the stuff that amazing and memorable day trips are made of, so get packing. Kristina tells us all about how to enjoy this beautiful Georgia State Park, what to expect, and even where to grab something to eat.
Everyone Can Find An Adventure At SouthTown Wake Park in Rock Hill, SC
Have you been to SouthTown Wake Park? Summer adventures are calling us, and new and exciting things become harder to find towards the end of the season. We made a discovery in Rock Hill, SC, that will have you hopping in the car and making the trip to York County! SouthTown Wake Park has something to keep everyone entertained, no matter how adventurous you are!
For a Beach Vacation With Smaller Crowds Visit the Outer Banks, NC
Have you visited the beaches on North Carolina’s Outer Banks? Many of the Upstate’s favorite beaches are just a few hours away on the South Carolina coast, but many of those beaches have large hotels and a big entertainment scene making those beaches more crowded. The Outer Banks of North Carolina have a very different feel with mainly vacation rental homes for lodging plus long skinny islands with huge lengths of beautiful beaches. Here are some of our favorite things to do and places to eat in the Outer Banks.
Educational Travel: Vacations and Day Trips Where You’ll Have Fun and Learn Something New
Thinking about turning a vacation into an educational adventure? The Kidding Around team loves to learn on the road. From our nation’s capital, to national parks, to coastal ecology tours and science and history adventures close to home, there is so much to see, memories to make, and things to learn. Here are some of the places we’ve traveled where your family can learn something new!
Vacation Rentals Near Greenville, SC
Are you looking for a vacation home to rent near Greenville, SC or in the Upstate, South Carolina area? Whether you’re looking for a place to stay for a vacation in Downtown Greenville, or a vacation beside an Upstate mountain lake or river, or for a place to stay when attending a Clemson University game, we have some fabulous vacation homes to rent in our list. These rentals are great for family trips, couples getaways, or time spent with friends.