A Fall Hike to Raven Cliff Falls
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A Fall Hike to Raven Cliff Falls

In the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area near Cleveland, South Carolina, is a heavily forested trail leading to a spectacular view of a 400-foot waterfall. To get to the trail, drive north of Caesars Head State on US 276 for a mile.  You’ll see a large, paved parking lot on the right.  Take the second right … Continue reading

Wildcat Wayside Falls are “Purr”fect for a Family Hike
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Wildcat Wayside Falls are “Purr”fect for a Family Hike

It’s a historic rest stop with waterfalls.  You can see one of them from South Carolina’s Highway 11, also known as the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway.  It’s a small park, only about 60 acres, but it’s packed with nature and history.  This hike is easy and great for families since it’s a one-mile loop to … Continue reading

French Meets Southern at Stella’s Brassiere
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French Meets Southern at Stella’s Brassiere

This quaint spot serving up “parkside provisions” on the edge of Legacy Park in Greenville, South Carolina, is where French flair meets Southern comfort.  On a nice Saturday night, my mom and I decided to try somewhere different from our usual haunts in downtown or on Augusta Road that we go to when I’m in … Continue reading

Anything But Swampy on the Swamp Rabbit Trail
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Anything But Swampy on the Swamp Rabbit Trail

I love exploring my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina.  This trip I decided to venture out from downtown on the Swamp Rabbit Trail.  It’s a 19.9 multi-use trail that follows an old railbed.  I started out at Falls Park on the Reedy River. Falls Park is one of my favorite spots in Greenville. On a … Continue reading

Mary’s at Falls Cottage
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Mary’s at Falls Cottage

When you look at the yellow cottage overlooking Falls Park in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, words like charming, quaint, or cute immediately come to mind. For a lovely lunch experience, Mary’s at Falls Cottage is definitely the place. If you’re really lucky you get to sit out in the garden on a beautiful … Continue reading

The Southern Charm of My Hometown
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The Southern Charm of My Hometown

Remember Dorothy’s famous line “there is no place like home” in the Wizard of Oz?  Well, there’s no place like my hometown. My hometown is a true southern gem.  It is a city that has reinvented itself.  It’s the blend of southern hospitality with European cosmopolitan.  My hometown is Greenville, South Carolina. When I was … Continue reading

Falls Park on the Reedy
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Falls Park on the Reedy

One of my favorite spots in my hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, is Falls Park on the Reedy. Standing on the curved suspension Liberty Bridge taking in the picturesque park of waterfalls and gardens is a must on any visit to Greenville. Pair your visit to the falls with dining outside in one of the … Continue reading