Travel and Outdoors

Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Cola compares.
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We asked, and you answered. We wanted you to think big and share with us the dream development you would bring to our rivers if you had the power to do so. See what our readers said.
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Find out how to get a glimpse of the nation’s largest gingerbread house competition at The Omni Grove Park Inn this holiday season.
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This Soda City-based group offers an inclusive space for bike riders of all levels to come together and explore bike-friendly streets in the area.
Planning a getaway? Check out New Orleans, Louisiana: a one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant tapestry of culture, music, history, and flavors.
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The Sandhills region of NC is home to some of the best golfing in the state (and country).
Check out all the details of this club heralded as “the finest golf operation the military has to offer.”
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Looking for a way to lend a paw or just want a furry friend? These shelters across Columbia could use your help fostering, adopting, or volunteering.
These migratory songbirds, the Purple Martins, gather here nightly through the summer, filling the sky in a swirling display before making their way to South America.⁠
These awards recognize the individuals and projects that have contributed to the ongoing preservation of Columbia’s architectural and cultural heritage.
Artists looking to display their art for two years inside of the revitalized Finlay Park must submit their applications by the end of May. Keep reading to see how it will work, what you’ll win if chosen, and the artwork criteria.
The City of Forest Acres released updates on the Richland Mall development, including its first tenant, a prototype Kroger Marketplace, and construction timelines.
The 1400 block of Main Street has seen city halls, fires, banks, and modern design, and now it’s changing again.
Get into tennis across the Midlands with courts, leagues, and lessons in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond.
The 26-story and 22-story towers will change Columbia’s skyline and house apartments for both residents and students — we want to know your thoughts on the project.
Keith Lee’s viral food reviews bring massive crowds to locally owned businesses that deserve the spotlight — where else should he have gone in Columbia?
Uptown Columbia’s brunch crawl, happening Sunday, June 1, features global menus, tastings, food trucks, and cultural activities.