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Travel and Outdoors

This hurricane guide will help you prepare for the 2025 season, which is expected to produce above-normal storm activity in the Atlantic.
They don’t call Columbia famously hot for nothin’, but while the heat stays in the triple digits and the Midlands is under heat advisories, here are tips and recommendations for other activities.
Check out these 11 hiking trails catering to all skill levels in and around Columbia, SC, for outdoor adventures.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Columbia, SC.
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This picturesque mountain town is open and thriving eight months after Hurricane Helene rocked the WNC region.
We’re highlighting the 28 best parks the Midlands has to offer — complete with scenic trails, splash pads, riverfront views, and plenty of space to play, picnic, and relax.
If you’re planning a tubing trip with friends or family, this guide is for you and highlights everything you need to know about tubing down the river in Columbia
What’s even sweeter than honey? Producing your own. Here’s everything you need to know about beekeeping in the Midlands.
Rivers, lakes + streams, oh my. The Midlands has some pretty great freshwater fishing spots and is only about an hour from saltwater. Reference this guide before you fish around Columbia.
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Explore South Carolina’s habitats and learn how the Aquarium is helping protect them.
Do you need more ways to beat the heat? Check out our list of pools, water parks, and splash pools in Columbia.
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A European café–style brasserie and market is opening in Melrose Heights in 2026, with local roots.
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If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.
Sylvan’s Jewelers is moving to the Vista this fall, expanding its showroom and Rolex offerings in the SC Railroad Depot.
Lake Murray Golf Center sold to local owners with plans to reopen in phases and rebrand later this year.
New SC licenses feature iconic imagery and upgraded security with laser engraving.