A short history of Apples in Oconee County
Ask people in Upcountry South Carolina where they go in the fall to pick up fresh apples, and more than likely most of them will not mention South Carolina. Though fruit stands selling apples can be found in abundance along
Heading to See Fall Color
You know it’s fall when a) the dog isn’t the only one who wants to ride in the car with the windows rolled down b) warm apple pie tops your favorite dessert list c) you’re feeling like a road trip. Answer: All of the
BMW Charity Pro-Am
Bill Murray spotting at the 2015 Pro-Am. The 2019 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation will take place June 3-9 at Thornblade Club and The Cliffs Valley. The BMW Charity Pro-Am is the only tournament on the Web.com Tour where amateurs
The View is Getting Better
Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in South Carolina. From there you can see three states and view lakes Jocassee, Keowee and Hartwell. A new observation platform has been built with 360-degree views. There's no higher place in SC to view fall
Sunrise Hike to Table Rock
From the 3,100-foot high Table Rock dome, you can watch the sun rise over the South Carolina mountains. When I signed up this month for one of the ranger-guided sunrise hikes offered by Table Rock State Park, I expected to find
Horseback Waterfall Tours offers a different view of the great outdoors
Of all the ways to see the Upcountry's most rugged and scenic spots, including the area surrounding Jocassee Gorges and the waterfalls of neighboring North Carolina, by horseback has to be one of the most memorable. Lifelong horseman Rhett Leonard started
Grant Home in Table Rock joins Quilt Trail
The log home of Hoyt and Laura Grant on Hwy. 11 just below Table Rock Mountain in South Carolina has joined the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. The quilt block pattern is an 8’ x 8’ size in red and white
All about grits — at Pendleton’s Timms Mill
Timms Mill offers a chance to see how grits have been made for more than 200 years. Whether you're looking for a chance to see a 200-year-old grist mill in operation or just a peaceful place for a picnic, stop by
Explore Beautiful Furman University on Lake Loop Trail
With its many parks and green spaces, Greenville has no shortage of pleasant places to walk. One of the prettiest can be found on the Furman University campus. South Carolina’s oldest private institution of higher learning, Furman was named one of
A Hike Through Laurel Valley Offers Stunning View of Falls
The breathtaking view of a 80-foot waterfall framed by the rugged mountain landscape of the Jocassee Gorges is ample reason to make the strenuous hike to Laurel Fork Falls in Pickens County. But the trail itself offers its own rewards. Winding