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Folly beach pier at sunset
Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to beach parking in Charleston
Beach parking can be a pain — let us help you find a spot at Folly, IOP, or Sullivan’s.
April 15, 2024 03:21 PM
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Callie Brown
This rendering shows the plans for the ~100-acre Rifle Range Road Park.
City
Q+A with Mary Martinich on the Rifle Range Road Park project
The Landscape Architecture Team Leader talks about the details of the Rifle Range Road Park project.
March 28, 2024
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Callie Brown
The photo shows a person in the ocean sitting on a surfboard in a red shirt.
Events
Charleston run benefits Veterans + the Warrior Surf Foundation
Stride the Wave 5k aims to help Veterans by donating funds to the Warrior Surf Foundation.
March 8, 2024
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Callie Brown
dog with sunglasses
Play
Dog-friendly business guide for Charleston
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Charleston that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
February 28, 2024
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Staff
A family looks at a turtle in the aquarium.
Play
Kid-friendly activities in Charleston
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Charleston, SC has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
February 19, 2024
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Dylan Aycock
The photo shows a hole of Charleston National Golf Club during golden hour.
Events
Golf for a cause + support Charleston County Parks Foundation
Funds from the golf tournament will support current projects.
February 13, 2024
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Callie Brown
Charleston County Parks
Travel and Outdoors
Three Charleston County Parks are now Certified Sensory Inclusive Venues
This new initiative promotes an inclusive environment for those with sensory needs to enjoy the park during regular hours and during special events.
February 8, 2024
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Erika Grimes
Participants run four miles in the Off-Road Duathlon
Travel and Outdoors
Off-Road Duathlon race returns to Laurel Hill County Park
Register for the run-bike-run event in Mount Pleasant.
January 4, 2024
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Callie Brown
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Culture
Walking trends in Charleston
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Charleston compares.
December 21, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Rendering showing a large, waterfront grassy area next to an open-air building and pier.
Development
A peek into North Charleston’s future: Live, work, play developments
Battery Park and Navy Yard Charleston recently received a final vote on the development contract.
December 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A grey, cylindrical facility on a sidewalk with a photo of a rose on the door and a "restroom" sign next to the door.
City
Become privy to these privies: Charleston’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 18, 2023
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Brianna Williams
CHStoday World turtle day
Travel and Outdoors
Charleston celebrating World Sea Turtle Day
How the Lowcountry has been protecting our local sea turtles lately.
June 15, 2023
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Mia Benvenuto
Pine Trace Natural Area
City
Check out plans for a 306-acre park in Summerville
Dig into the details on Pine Trace Natural Area.
May 16, 2023
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Tatum Jacaruso
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