Jump into Fall Color in Upcountry South Carolina
By Hope S. Philbrick There’s no need to adjust the tint on your windshield. The fall colors really are this bright on the drive along the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway (Highway 11) in Upcountry South Carolina. Beginning in September and continuing
Hawk Watch!
Here's an opportunity to see thousands of large raptors in a spectacular setting. These birds are on their way to Central and South America for the winter and are catching the thermals and lining up before heading out. Its not
Bicycling in the Upcountry
BikeUpcountrySC.com is your resource for bicycling on vacation in the Upcountry of South Carolina. Whether you want to rent a bike and see the city, or challenge yourself on our mountains, or log many miles through our rolling hills, this
Upcountry vs. Upstate
We usually hear from the locals, "Why do you call it the Upcountry? This area is called the Upstate!" This area has gone by many names: the Backcountry, the Upcountry, the Piedmont, and now the Upstate. We use the term Upcountry, as
Historic Caboose Gets New Life
Clevedale Historic Inn and Gardens adds a unique accommodation: the MackRail Cabin Car. This 1947 Southern Rail X654 once resided in Cleveland Park along with the caboose used as Hub City Railroad Museum. But this caboose tells a story of
Revolutionary War Sites in the Upcountry
Independence Day, also known as July 4th, is when we, the citizens of the United States, celebrate our freedom from Great Britain. It was marked by signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and we commemorate the event with parties,
4th Annual Butterfly Adventure Returns to Roper Mountain Science Center
Butterfly Adventure provides guests the opportunity to interact with hundreds of native butterflies as they flutter, dip and soar around the tropical foliage. “In addition to enjoying over a dozen different species of Southeastern butterflies, there will also be a
July 4th-Celebrate Our Nation!
On the evening before Independence Day, Clemsonfest kicks off numerous area festivals. Join thousands of revelers for family fun in the early evening of July 3rd. Later enjoy live music as the fireworks ring in the 4th. There is a $10.00
Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
Stumphouse Park is a pristine 440-acre property that includes Stumphouse Tunnel, Issaqueena Falls, the Stumphouse Passage of the Palmetto Trail, the Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park, and the Blue Ridge Railroad hiking trail. The lastest edition to this outdoor oasis is Stumphouse Mountain
Peaches and Berries Guide
Looking for road side stands? How about pick-your-own-fields? What about delicious recipes? We've got a guide will will help you find all of this and more! The Peaches & Berries Guide covers what is in season, where to find it, how to store the