Winter Hikes
We love hiking in winter here in the Upcountry. Why? The trails are less crowded. It's not hot. And the views! Without the leaves on the trees, the vistas open up and you can see, literally, for miles. So before
First Day Hikes
Kick-off the new year with a First Day Hike! Many state parks are offering hikes. Visit the South Carolina State Park's Programs and Events webpage and filter for 01/01/2023 to 01/01/2023 to find one that interest you. One of our favorites takes
Lights! Camera! Christmas!
It’s showtime! On December 2, 2022 at 6pm, the City of Gaffney will kick off its annual Christmas festivities. Watch storylines from the silver screen come to life in Gaffney’s historic downtown during the annual nighttime Christmas parade. Participants are
Holiday Lights & Events-fun for the whole family!
A fun family outing is to head to one of the special events or light displays in the area. The Pendleton Christkindlmarkt Held for 3 weekends (Nov 25 - Dec 10), downtown Pendleton features homemade crafts, art, baked goods, holiday music and
Skating in the Upcountry
Ice skating? In the Upcountry? There sure is! There are fun and family-friendly ice rinks that are built during the holiday season (as you know, it's not very cold here). They open in late November and run into January with each
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
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
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
