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
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
Fall Foliage Report
Soon we will be fascinated with the beautiful colors that the season brings. Keep a live look on the fall foliage from the Upcountry with our Table Rock webcam, and don't miss SC State Park's fall foliage reports posted each Thursday
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
Explore Beautiful Furman University on Lake Loop Trail
With its many parks and green spaces, Greenville has no shortage of pleasant places to walk. One of the prettiest can be found on the Furman University campus. South Carolina’s oldest private institution of higher learning, Furman was named one 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,
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
Sunrise Hike to Table Rock
From the 3,100-foot high Table Rock dome, you can watch the sun rise over the South Carolina mountains. When I signed up this month for one of the ranger-guided sunrise hikes offered by Table Rock State Park, I expected to find
Grant Home in Table Rock joins Quilt Trail
The log home of Hoyt and Laura Grant on Hwy. 11 just below Table Rock Mountain in South Carolina has joined the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail. The quilt block pattern is an 8’ x 8’ size in red and white
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
