Adventures Around Every Turn
Lake Jocassee The Upcountry is famous for its crystal clear, man-made lakes, the most revered being the 9,000-acre, 385-foot-deep Lake Jocassee. Located just over an hour from Greenville and right below the North Carolina – South Carolina border, Jocassee is known
Come “Two-Wheeling” In The Upcountry
The Upcountry is one of the country’s premier cycling destinations. Its mild four-season climate, rolling terrain, and bike-friendly culture combine to create an amazing experience for novices and experts alike. Just ask Greenville resident Georgie Hincapie, a former key member
Riding Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park
We went on a field trip to the newest mountain bike trails in the Upcountry of South Carolina, Stumphouse Mountain Bike Park. We rode Phase 1 in the morning, which is 4 miles of beautiful trail that was built in 2018. This
Explore Falling Water
We've highlighted more than 100 publicly accessible waterfalls that are found in SC's Upcountry. They range in height from 40 to 700 feet. Most of the falls can be found in the area's parks and are easily reached, while others
Come Out And Play 5K Series
Start the new year off right with 5Ks in our State Parks! From the mountains to the sea, you'll have six opportunities to explore very different parks and challenge yourself with this series. Registration for each race is $25 plus race
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
BMW Performance Center
Know what’s fun? Driving someone else’s car. And driving it fast. And maybe through a river.At the BMW Performance Center, located in Greer, SC, you can sample many vehicles during the two-hour Performance Drive. Take the wheel of a BMW X3
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
Canopy Tours Offer High-Flying Thrills
Outdoor Insider Marie McAden zips across Academy Lake on Wildwater's Chattooga Ridge Canopy Tour. Man up, thrill seekers. The canopy tour — once reserved for jungle travelers — has gone mainstream. Today, South Carolina vacationers can fly from treetop to treetop at
Duncan Park Offers Mountain Biking Thrills
Duncan Park in Spartanburg offers six miles of heart-racing trails through the woods. Get ready to rumble! Spartanburg’s new mountain biking trail offers stump jumpers plenty of air-catching thrills. And this rock-’em, sock-’em ride is right in the middle of town. Opened
