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
Undiscovered South Carolina
From the mountains to the sea, when you're ready to visit all the wonderful places in South Carolina, we'll be ready. Whether it is your first visit or more than you can count, there's always something new to discover in the
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
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,
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
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
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
