For those staying close to home

• James Island County Park | 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston | Just a few minutes from downtown, this local park has a campground and cottages to stay in. Bonus: the park has bikes, kayaks, and boats for rent.
• KOA | 9494 Hwy. 78, Ladson + 3157 N Hwy. 17, Mount Pleasant | With two locations in the area, these campgrounds are a great spot for the whole family. Both locations offer pools to cool off during summertime.
• Oak Plantation Campground | 3540 Savannah Hwy., Johns Island | This is the spot for for peace and quiet lovers. With over 200 campsites, there is a spot for everyone in your party.

For the adventure seekers

• Edisto treehouses | Undisclosed location | Mysterious right? In the swamp of the Blackwater River stands three treehouses that are reachable only by canoe or kayak. This trip is self-guided and one-of-a-kind, if you’re up for the challenge.
• Capers Island | Awendaw | Snag a permit to stay at one of the coolest undeveloped barrier islands. Camping here entails untouched views of wildlife and Lowcountry salt marshes.
• Huntington Island State Park | 16148 Ocean Hwy., Murrells Inlet | There’s no shortage of things to do here from the nature center all the way to the historic sites on property. Fishing is also well-known at this park, but make sure to bring your fishing license.
• Santee State Park | 251 State Park Rd., Santee | This park has multiple campgrounds to maximize access to lakefront property. Plus, check out one of the three walking trails to explore the wildlife around the park.

• Master Gardeners | Monday, July 10 | 4-6 p.m. | Berkeley County Library, 2301 Daniel Island Dr., Charleston | Free | Bring your gardening questions to local Master Gardeners to earn green thumb status.
• Create & Sip Class | Monday, July 10 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Blūm, 511 Meeting St., Ste. 201, Charleston | $35 | Create your own textured wall art and enjoy sips on coffee and tea.

• Coffee With the Chamber | Tuesday, July 11 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Panera Bread, 2135 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston | $5-$10 | Head out to Panera for a coffee-side chat with the Chamber of Commerce to learn more about what they are working on.
• Rooftop Yoga | Tuesday, July 11 | The Restoration Hotel, 75 Wentworth St., Charleston | $5 | Grab your mat and a friend for this skyline-filled stretching fest.

• The Gallery Salon 2.0 Grand Opening Party | Wednesday, July 12 | 5-8 p.m. | The Gallery Salon, 1374 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | Celebrate with locals at the opening of the largest hair salon in the Charleston area.
• Owlbear July Book Club: Solito | Wednesday, July 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Owlbear Cafe, 1964 Riviera Dr. Ste. J, Mount Pleasant | $37 | Learn about the book “Solito” by Javier Zamora and enjoy dinner included with your ticket.

• Nominations are now open for the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s 2023 Reader Rankings. You can rank local businesses in categories such as Real Estate, Health Care, and Hospitality. To nominate a business, head over to the nomination form.

• July is Disability Pride Month and the Lowcountry is celebrating with a variety on initiatives. Check out events by HEART Inclusive Arts Community and Be the Change Charleston to see how you can support our disabled community.

• The Charleston County School District released the date for this year’s Dave Spurlock Football Jamboree. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 11 at the District 4 Regional Stadium in North Charleston to kick off football season. (WCBD)

• Submissions are now open for the South Carolina State Fair competitive exhibits. Those interested have until Friday, September 1 to submit an entry. Some examples of the categories to enter include student art, junior market goat, and flowers. Sign us up for one junior market goat.

• The Isle of Palms Police Department introduced a new officer... with a tail. Meet Sandy, the Malinois-shepherd mix who formally joined the department last Thursday. Fitting name for an Isle of Palms police pup. (WCSC)