When I was young, South Carolina represented family. Each year, our family would pile in our car, my two older brothers and I, along with our parents, and make the never-ending journey spanning 500+ miles and four states. We’d spend a week together doing fun family things and just enjoying the beach and salt air.
After I graduated college I made the decision to move to the Palmetto State and ended up raising my own family here. In time, that family I’d traveled to this magical place with as a child also decided to move to South Carolina.
For me, the number one reason my heart will always be in South Carolina is…
1. Family
Robin Jarvis
I travel a lot for my job, but regardless of where I am my heart is always with my family.
Like 6. the Balloons Over Anderson Festival each fall. This year's festival dates are Oct. 7-9, 2016. Go check it out if you're even remotely curious. You won't believe how spectacular a balloon festival is.
and 9. Oyster Roasts! I've overstayed my welcome bellied up to many an oyster-shucking table stuffing my face with fresh clusters from the local rivers.
...and 14. exploring South Carolina's State Parks. Did you know we have a whopping 47 state parks? Firstly, we only have 46 counties. Secondly, that's enough to explore a new one nearly every weekend of the year!
Friends and community are a big deal in the Palmetto State. There are countless opportunities to develop each of those here. That's not always the case in other places in the country. If you've ever lived anywhere else, then you know what I mean.
