Everything Outdoor Fest
New this fall, Everything Outdoor Fest offers three days of outdoor recreation from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 4-6, at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville. With the online purchase of daily or weekend admission, people of all ages can enjoy everything there is to
There’s No Place Like Greenville for the Holidays
It’s no secret…the best way to spread holiday cheer is heading to Greenville, SC! Greenville’s cozy yet energetic atmosphere embraces its winter months and creates its own version of a winter wonderland. As if it were a scene out of a
Fall Foliage in Upcountry South Carolina
The Upcountry’s mountainous terrain is the perfect region to view the fall leaves. There are so many state parks to explore and each one has its own unique views. Not only that, but the Upcountry holds many other opportunities for
Fall Foliage Report
Soon we will be fascinated with the beautiful colors that the season brings. Keep a live look on the fall foliage from the Upcountry with our Table Rock webcam, and don't miss SC State Park's fall foliage reports posted each Thursday
Walhalla Hammocks
We took a field trip to meet Jason Flowers of Walhalla Hammocks and Outdoors. I'd heard about Walhalla Hammocks through some camping and hammock forums, and of course, since it had Walhalla in the name, I knew I had to
242nd Anniversary
Thomas Jefferson called the October 7, 1780 battle “the turn of the tide of success;” it was the first Patriot victory following Charleston's British invasion earlier that year and a major morale booster. Kings Mountain National Military Park is a 4,000-acre
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
Finding Fall Foliage in South Carolina’s State Parks
By Lynn & Cele Seldon Any time is a great time to visit South Carolina's diverse state parks, but we've found that fall provides a perfect period to choose one or more state parks for finding colorful fall foliage. The beauty
Denver Downs Farms Corn Maze Nominated For Best in the US
For the sixth year in a row, the massive corn maze at Denver Downs Farms in Anderson, SC, has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers' Choice travel award contest. The family-owned and operated farm was selected from an
The Robert Anderson Fountain Restored
On July 19, 2021, the Warren Lasch Conservation Center at the Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston, SC began the arduous task of dismantling the Robert Anderson Fountain for a complete restoration. Exactly one year later, Anderson County and
