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
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
Don’t Miss Table Rock’s Lesser-Known Overlooks
These Overlooks Offering Stunning Panoramic Mountain Vistas Table Rock’s famed granite dome may be the destination of choice for hikers looking for a postcard-worthy view from Table Rock State Park, but it’s not the only perch worth the climb. The Upstate park
Chauga Narrows begs the question. Is it a waterfall or whitewater?
The rush of water through the chute will leave you breathless. Past the narrows, the Chauga River drops into a quiet pool that's a favorite with local fishermen. When it comes to waterfalls, size matters. The higher the drop, the more
Croft State Park offers trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding
Croft State Park in Spartanburg features more than 20 miles of equestrian trails, horse stalls, an arena and horse shows on the third Saturday of each month from February through November. Walking along the rocky shoals of Fairforest Creek in Spartanburg’s
Explore Jocasse Gorges
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Bike in the Blueridge
The Upcountry is a mecca for road biking. George Hincapie, one of the most recognized cyclists in the world, with numerous national championships and professional victories to his credit, selected the area for his training as a professional cyclist. He has
5 Fun Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Spartanburg
Tucked among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg, South Carolina has no shortage of opportunities to get outdoors for a little fun time. You won’t have to travel far from its historic downtown to paddle a river, hike
