Watch the Forest Friends – šæļø Sage š¦ Rascal š¦« Blossom š¦ Wisteria š± Blaze š¦ Clover š¦ Finnegan Fox – come to life at Standing Pines Campground!
Enjoy these FREE Forest Friends Stories!
š¤ Friendship ā¢ šæ Nature ā¢ š§© Problem-Solving ā¢ ā¤ļø Life Lessons ā¢ š Fun
Finnegan Sparkles Finneganās nose twitched with curiosity as he peeked out from behind a tall pine tree.Ā CLICK TO CONTINUE FINNEGAN’S STORY.Ā
Sage’s Big DiscoveryĀ One sunny morning, Sage sat on a low branch, watching her friends play in the clearing.Ā CLICK TO CONTINUE SAGE’S STORY.Ā
Rascal’s Wild CousinsĀ Rascal was enjoying a peaceful evening by the lake when he heard a familiar chittering sound coming from the campground.Ā CLICK TO CONTINUE THE TALE OF RASCAL’S WILD COUSINS!
Wisteria Wants Trees Wisteria loves the tall pines by the lake.Ā Why is it taking so long for thew new trees the humans planted to grow?Ā CLICK TO FIND OUT WHEN WISTERIA GETS TREESĀ
Blossom’s Big Plan Blossom could not believe what she was seeingātrash scattered everywhere near the low ropes course! CLICK TO CONTINUE BLOSSOM’S BIG PLAN!
The Big PerformanceĀ Peace and Quiet heard Blossom’s whisper and knew exactly what to do. Time for the performance of a lifetime! CLICK TO CONTINUE PEACE & QUIET’S BIG PERFORMANCE!
Daisy’s Disappearing Dinner Daisy worries when she sees a change in her favorite grazing field.Ā Can Sage help her find new food for the fall? CLICK FOR THE FULL STORYĀ
Wisteria CountsĀ Wisteria waddled excitedly to the sandy shore of the Standing Pines lake, her webbed feet leaving tiny prints in the soft sand.Ā CLICK TO CONTINUE WISTERIA COUNTS!Ā Ā
The Forest Friends gather for scary stories under the stars one evening.Ā Do you like spooky stories?Ā CLICK TO READ ABOUT SCARY STARGAZING!Ā
Wisteria sees a new neighbor and is scared.Ā Who has moved into the lake at Standing Pines?Ā CLICK TO READ ABOUT NESSIE’S VISIT.Ā
Finnegan finds a new fruit tree.Ā But are the fruits ready to eat?Ā CLICK TO READ ABOUT THIS FRUITY DISCOVERY.Ā
Daisy and Sage search for food but find a mystery.Ā What is causing these shadows at dusk?Ā Click to read about Shadows at Dusk!Ā
Want more Forest Friends? Enjoy these short animated videos (more coming soon!).Ā
Enjoying the Forest Friends?Ā Get the official first book in the series!Ā Ā Join Rascal as he learns what happens when jokes go too far.Ā
Charming hand-drawn art for ages 3-6 that inspires compassion.
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The Forest Friends stories are written by Amy Bashor. Art by Rebecca Powell. All rights reserved.
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Discover the charm of the Forest Friends in person at Standing Pines campground ā where these stories come to life!Ā
Meet Standing Pines! We are a new, familyāowned campground in the Pee Dee region near Hartsville, South Carolina, offering wildly comfortable camping for RVs, cabins, and tents. Discover memories together with quiet country camping for the whole family at Standing Pines.
We are about 30 minutes from the Iā95 / Iā20 interchange near Florence, SC. Watch for owls flying through our pines, challenge each other to a round of mini golf, and laugh as your fur babies explore two large fenced dog parks perfect for zoomies. Enjoy fullāhookup RV sites and modern comforts like our Oasis outdoor showers, private bathhouse, strong WiāFi, and 24/7 Laundry Lounge.
Explore nature with more than 1.5 miles of trails through our private forest or stroll around our 3āacre private lake. Sunrise and sunset over the water are colorful shows most days.
In summer, we are just 15 minutes from Neptune Island Water Park, a regional favorite for families with kids. All year, we are about 20 minutes from the Darlington NASCAR racetrack and museum, plus fun South Carolina attractions like McLeod Farms and Antique Museum in McBee.
More into nature? We are 15 minutes from the National Sandhills Wildlife Refuge, with more than 47,000 acres of pine forest, ponds and rolling hills. Even closer, the South Carolina Sandhills State Forest offers another 45,000 acres of outdoor fun.
Want to stay a little longer and explore the region?
– 60 minutes to Columbia, SC
– 90 minutes to Charlotte, NC
– 2 hours to Myrtle Beach, SC
– 2.5 hours to Charleston, SC
Less than 4 hoursā easy driving from Savannah, Raleigh, Wilmington, Atlanta or Augusta, GA.