Hilton Head Island is about a 4 hr drive from the Upstate. Immediately as we drove onto the island I was hit with ‘low country vibes’. Everything looked and felt different. The giant swampy trees are beautiful, even the gas stations and some stores have an island theme appearance. Families bike along the rode on

SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE: Go to North Myrtle Beach and skip regular Myrtle Beach. North is considered more family friendly whereas the original Myrtle Beach has become a crime ridden drug-dealing gang town. True Story: I’m not even exaggerating. Last time we went to Myrtle Beach (south) in 2020 there were 2 drive by shootings

431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720 This park is about a 1 hr drive from the Upstate area. ‼ This hike might be difficult for little children since there are SOOO MANY STAIR STEPS. (Unless you have a baby and you can wear them in a sling like we did 😊) ❗☀ It is

This small park has some nice charm. 182 Rainbow Lake Rd, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 1. The Looping Pathways The two loops are perfect for walking/ jogging with a stroller. My toddler loves to ride his bike here. It’s ideal for him since there are no steep inclines. Mcmillin is a park with steep inclines