Florence Outside is a community organization committed to improving quality of life in Florence, SC by increasing opportunities for outdoor active living. Florence Outside is proud to be hosting recreation and community service meetups for adventurers and advocates alike. Please join us in our pursuits by joining our MeetUp group below!
Demo Run: Hoka
Join us from 5:45p-7p to learn more about the Hoka brand and try out a pair of their running shoes for a demo 5k on the rail trail! A brand representative will be on site, giving out helpful information about the different styles of shoes. Try them out for a 5k run, and afterwards stick around for raffle prizes, and a $3 beer ticket for Local Motive as they begin their Tuesday Night Trivia!
Demo Run: New Balance
Join us from 5:45p-7p to learn more about the New Balance brand and try out a pair of their running shoes for a demo 5k on the rail trail! A brand representative will be on site, giving out helpful information about the different styles of shoes. Try them out for a 5k run, and afterwards stick around for raffle prizes, and a $3 beer ticket for Local Motive as they begin their Tuesday Night Trivia!
FSD1 High School Cross-Country Shoe Demo
All FSD1 high school track athletes and parents are invited to a special running shoe demo hosted by Naturally Outdoors with partnership from shoe brands Hoka, On, Altra, New Balance, and Birkenstock! Starting at 4pm behind the shop on the lawn, we will have vendors set up with different styles of running shoes, brand representatives giving helpful information about the shoes, and Naturally Outdoors staff helping to get everyone properly fit for their running and training shoes for the upcoming Cross-Country season. There will be intermittent raffles during the event, and following the demo, athletes are encouraged to place their orders or make final purchases this day to expedite the process of getting your shoes. We look forward to seeing you there!
Demo Run: Altra
Join us from 5:45p-7p to learn more about the Altra brand and try out a pair of their running shoes for a demo 5k on the rail trail! A brand representative will be on site, giving out helpful information about the different styles of shoes. Try them out for a 5k run, and afterwards stick around for raffle prizes, and a $3 beer ticket for Local Motive as they begin their Tuesday Night Trivia!
Demo Run: On Cloud
Join us from 5:45p-7p to learn more about the On Running brand and try out a pair of their running shoes for a demo 5k on the rail trail! A brand representative will be on site, giving out helpful information about the different styles of shoes. Try them out for a 5k run, and afterwards stick around for raffle prizes, and a $3 beer ticket for Local Motive as they begin their Tuesday Night Trivia!
Meetup Paddle: Sparkleberry Swamp
For more info, visit our Meetup page here!
Saturday (Feb 24) we’re planning a paddling excursion in Sparkleberry Swamp. We’ll meet at Pack’s Landing at 10:00 AM and will return to the landing by 4:00 PM. Make sure to bring your lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and any other items you might need to spend a few hours on the water! Don’t forget a warm layer in case you get a little wet!
Sparkleberry Swamp is located in the upper Lake Marion area and is a part of the Upper Santee Swamp system. Sparkleberry shares the characteristics of cypress-tupelo swamps commonly found in this area of the Carolinas along with a unique abundance of Sparkleberry trees for which the area is named. The high waters and charming scenery draw avid paddlers and explorers to this location!
If you’re in need of a kayak or any other equipment (paddles, PFDs, etc.) please contact our team at Naturally Outdoors to inquire about daily rentals (843-665-1551).
If you have any questions regarding this trip or future meetups, please contact Hunter Morgan Jr (cell: 843-758-1213).
Guided Backpacking: Appalachian Snow Search
Naturally Outdoors Adventures is excited to announce the return of our Snow Search backpacking trips to the Pee Dee Adventure Club!
A Snow Search trip entails picking a weekend to plan a backpacking trip and waiting until a day or two prior to departing to pick out where to go based on the forecast! The goal being to go where there is the greatest chance of getting snow! Whether we end up heading to Mount Rogers in Virginia, Pisgah National Forest, or the Mount Mitchell area, we’re guareenteed an ice-cold winter adventure.
Please contact Hunter Morgan Jr (cell: 843-758-1213) if you’re interested in joining us on this trip! Further details will be added to this trip posting in the coming weeks. The group size for this trip will be limited to 5-7 individuals.
Please visit our team at Naturally Outdoors to consult us about winter backpacking and camping gear! (843-665-1551)
Click here for more info on this trip or any of our other adventures.
Guided Backpacking: Great Smoky Mountains
Further details coming soon!
We’re planning a 3-day backpacking trip in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the holiday weekend. The group will meet that Friday (Jan 12) afternoon and drive up to the Smoky Mountains to cam out that evening. We’ll start our trek Saturday morning and hike out on Monday. The plan is to drive home Monday afternoon. Route details will be posted in the coming weeks.
Note that this will be a physically strenuous trek hiking the steep trails of the Great Smoky Mountains. Participants should be comfortable hiking 8-15 miles per day.
Please contact Hunter Morgan Jr by cell (843-758-1213) or by visiting Naturally Outdoors if you’re interested in joining us on this adventure or want to know more about future trips!
Click here for more info on this trip or any of our other upcoming adventures.
Meetup Paddle: Little Pee Dee River
Follow our MeetUp to RSVP for this trip. This is a wonderful paddle for folks seeking to build confidence on the river to experienced paddlers wanting to enjoy a nice day! We will paddle from Locust Tree to White Oak on the Little Pee Dee River. This is a scenic three to four hour paddle. If you have never experienced our South Carolina low country black water rivers, then this will be a real treat! Click here for more details.
Meetup Paddle: Sparkleberry Swamp
Hey friends! Naturally Outdoors is excited to announce that the NOD team will be returning to scheduling meetup style trips through the Pee Dee Adventure Club!
November 17th, we have four openings available for a half day paddling excursion in Sparkleberry Swamp. We’ll meet at Pack’s Landing at 9:00 AM and will return to the landing by 3:00 PM. Make sure to bring your lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and any other items you might need to spend a few hours on the water!
Sparkleberry Swamp is located in the upper Lake Marion area and is a part of the Upper Santee Swamp system. Sparkleberry shares the characteristics of cypress-tupelo swamps commonly found in this area of the Carolinas along with a unique abundance of Sparkleberry trees for which the area is named. The high waters and charming scenery draw avid paddlers and explorers to this location!
If you’re in need of a kayak or any other equipment (paddles, PFDs, etc.) please contact our team at Naturally Outdoors to inquire about daily rentals.
Basecamp Saturday: Backcountry Cooking and Camp Setups
Have you been interested in getting outdoors more, but not sure where to start?We’re here to answer all your questions, give gear recommendations, and even suggest beginner friendly trips to try out!
Next Saturday Nov. 4th, drop in on the lawn behind the shop for a few hours of Q & A, camping setup demonstrations, backcountry cooking samples and tips, and just general fun and informative conversation and demos. We look forward to seeing you!
Meetup Paddle: Sparkleberry Swamp
Hey friends! Naturally Outdoors is excited to announce that the NOD team will be returning to scheduling meetup style trips through the Pee Dee Adventure Club!
For our first return trip, we will be hosting a group paddle through Sparkleberry Swamp. Find us on MeetUp to RSVP!
We’ll meet at Pack’s Landing at 9:00 AM and will return to the landing by 3:00 PM. Make sure to bring your lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and any other items you might need to spend a few hours on the water! More info available through our Meetup group.
Pals 4 Paws
Pals 4 Paws is a family fun event fur all! Join us Saturday September 30th for lots of fun activities going on in an effort to raise funds for the Florence Area Humane Society. Naturally Outdoors will be hosting a “How to Paddle with your Dog” demo at 10am on the back lawn near Jeffries Creek, so come learn a few new tricks for you and your four-legged pal. Don’t forget to hang around for the raffle drawing of the hand-made canoe that is on display in the shop! For more info, click here.
Altra Demo Run
Bring the heat at our demo runs this summer! Meet up with us behind Naturally Outdoors to learn more about the Altra brand before we hit the Rail Trail for a demo 5K.
Afterward, grab a $3 beer from Local Motive and stick around to show off your knowledge at Trivia Night.
Questions? Call the shop at 843-665-1551. See you soon!
ON Cloud Demo Run
Head into the official summer season with a Naturally Outdoors Demo Run! Meet up with us behind the store to learn more about the ON Running brand before we hit the Rail Trail for a demo 5K.
Afterwards, grab a $3 beer from Local Motive and stick around to show off your knowledge at Trivia Night.
Questions? Call the shop at 843-665-1551. See you soon!
HILLRAISER
HILLRAISER 2023 is a family-friendly community event benefiting High Hill Creek Run and Bike Trail from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your blankets, chairs, your hammocks, and enjoy the beauty of Jeffries Creek with your family and friends. There will be yoga, music, food, canoe trips, and other eco-friendly activities.
New Balance Demo Run
Demo runs are back for the spring at Naturally Outdoors! Meet up with us behind Naturally Outdoors to learn more about the New Balance brand before we hit the Rail Trail for a demo 5K. We recently started carrying New Balance and we can't wait for you to find out all their great features!
Afterwards, grab a $3 beer from Local Motive and stick around to show off your knowledge at Trivia Night.
Questions? Call the shop at 843-665-1551. See you soon!