Big Percy is a Guinness World Records Holder
2026-07-31
The South Carolina State Museum has announced Big Percy, a monumental sweetgrass basket created by master artisan Corey Alston, is the new Guinness World RecordsContinue Reading
Thousands Celebrate Independence Day at Lake Murray
2026-07-13
Capital City/Lake Murray Country hosted one of the Southeast’s longest-running Fourth of July traditions with the annual Lake Murray Independence Day Celebration, featuring a spectacularContinue Reading
Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 Season
2026-06-19
Lexington, SC – Carolina Safari Co. is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Purple Martin Tours for the 2026 season, offering guestsContinue Reading
Toucan Tuesdays Returns to Riverbanks Zoo to Benefit Harvest Hope
2026-06-10
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has partnered with Harvest Hope Food Bank to bring back Toucan Tuesdays, a summer promotion that combines family fun with communityContinue Reading
Lake Murray Country Showcases Outdoor Adventure and Natural Beauty Across Midlands
2026-04-02
Photo- Hiking at Congaree National Park | Credit: The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board COLUMBIA — From scenic shorelines to expansive park systems,Continue Reading
Two Riverbanks Gorillas to Relocate to Dallas Zoo
2026-02-10
Two young gorillas born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are preparing for a major move this spring. Moyo and ZaKota, both born in 2018, willContinue Reading
Riverbanks Roars into 2026 with New Lions, Free Fridays, and Exciting Seasonal Events
2026-01-19
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is kicking off 2026 with the arrival of two young African lions, the return of Free Fridays for local residents, andContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson Honors Miriam Atria in Congressional Record
2026-01-13
Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina recognized Miriam Atria in the Congressional Record on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, during the 119th Congress, honoring her distinguishedContinue Reading
Finlay Park Reopens After $25 Million Revitalization
2025-11-26
The City of Columbia celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on November 15, marking the completion of a major revitalization project that restores oneContinue Reading
Huntington the Sea Turtle Returns to the Ocean
2025-11-26
On October 20, Riverbanks staff joined partners from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and South Carolina State Parks to release a juvenileContinue Reading
Columbia to Reopen Finlay Park This Weekend
2025-11-13
COLUMBIA — The City of Columbia invites the community to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Finlay Park on Saturday, November 15 at 10 a.m. TheContinue Reading