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
Anderson, SC Farm Voted One of the Best Corn Mazes in U.S.
For the second year in a row and third time overall, Denver Downs Farm, based in Anderson, SC, was voted the fourth best corn maze in the United States by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest. Denver Downs
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
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
Walnut Grove Plantation Grand Re-Opening
Join us for a day of celebration and living history Saturday, May 11 from 11am-4pm. Re-enactors, live music, games, food trucks, tours, and more! Tour the historic spaces of Walnut Grove Plantation and learn about the restorative measures taken by
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
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
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
