Kidding Around

2 weeks ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Kristina Hernandez

Inside: The heartwarming story of how the new Playscape at Conestee Nature Preserve came to be, plus what you can expect when you visit. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024, driving around (if you could drive around) looked like the Apocalypse. How could anything good come out of such destruction? The new playscape at Conestee Nature Preserve answers that question. How could anything good come from such destruction is a question I often asked myself following Helene.

2 weeks ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Kristina Hernandez

Looking for a new family adventure? The Blue Ghost Fireflies are an amazing site you can view through the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah Forest. KAG’s Kristina Hernandez experienced this unique site and she’s sharing all the information so you can check it out with your family!This article contains Stay22 affiliate links. I love hiking and exploring and having adventures with my kids. But hiking in the dark in the middle of a forest was never truly on my to-do list.

2 weeks ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Inside: Greenville locals enjoy a peanut butter chocolate cake at Carmella’s Cafe & Dessert Bar in Downtown Greenville, SC. Learn about the cafe, the menu, and what they loved. Carmella’s Café & Dessert Bar brings a slice of Old World culinary delight to the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, morning, noon, and night. This charming café, an extension of its original Charleston location, has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors. 🍰 Chocolate + peanut butter + cake = YES, please.

3 weeks ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Bethany Winston

Inside: I had 3 hours to show my friend the best of Downtown Greenville, SC. Here’s an itinerary: 3 hours + 1 Out-of-Town Guest in Downtown Greenville, SC. Our friend Katy from Indy with Kids was in town for just one evening—and she had never seen Greenville before! We wanted to show off the charm of our city (and hopefully convince her to come back for a longer visit). With only a few hours and so much to do, here’s how we gave her a small taste of our beautiful downtown.

1 month ago | kiddingaroundgreenville.com | Maria Bassett

Spending some time in northern Taylors and looking for a place to play? David Jackson Park just might fit the bill. This large park features a great playground, plus several baseball fields, a paved walking path, and a nice mountain view. It’s a playground I often take my children to this park when we are in the area with time to spare and it’s one they often request. Looking for a great park in northern Taylors?