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Paris Mountain State Park

Enjoy South Carolina’s Forested Lands

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has compiled a list of forestlands and nature areas by county. Get outdoors and explore!

Falls Park during a bright fall day.

Free Activities in Greenville, SC

Greenville provides a unique setting to venture out and explore everything that the area has to offer. Greenville’s residents and visitors can enjoy a host of outdoor offerings, including nearly forty city parks and an expansive trail system.

A plate of barbeque and side dishes.

Greenville BBQ Trail Tour

Greenville’s BBQ scene has been gaining more and more national attention, and it was most notably ranked a Top 10 BBQ City in America by Yahoo.com.

Black Bear

Staying Safe Around Bears

While seeing a bear is an exciting moment, it is important to remember that bears are wild and can be dangerous. Their behavior is sometimes unpredictable.

A vehicle driving through a flooded street.

Flood Safety Tips From the CDC

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than any other hazard related to hurricanes and thunderstorms. The most common flood deaths occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.

A Wild Porcupine

A Prickly Situation: Your Pets Vs. Porcupines

If you’ve never see the end result of a dog or cat investigating a porcupine, a quick Internet search will pull up a cornucopia of photos featuring animals covered in quills.