Upcountry South Carolina is the Best Place to Drop a Fishing Line This Spring
Get hooked on the great outdoors in Upcountry South Carolina.
Valentine’s Day Getaway
Valentine's Day is the holiday where you get to splurge on your loved one. A romantic trip is just what is called for, and the Upcountry is the perfect location. A Bed and Breakfast offers a delightful experience, and here
Anniversary Of The Battle Of Cowpens
This battle of Cowpens was fought on January 17, 1781, and was a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The battle only lasted an hour, but it was a stunning defeat for Lt. Colonel Banastre "Bloody" Tarleton and his British
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
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
Best State Parks to View Fall color
The State Parks located in the Upcountry of South Carolina are ideal for viewing fall foliage, especially those located on the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway. We thought we’d compile a list of best places to view the changing leaves, some traditional
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
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
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,