Animated Map Tracing the Revolutionary War’s Southern Campaign
Cowpens National Battlefield has launched an animated map that brings the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War to life, complete with troop movement animations, narratives, and historical reenactments. “We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again.” The words of patriot General Nathanael
Horseback Waterfall Tours offers a different view of the great outdoors
Of all the ways to see the Upcountry's most rugged and scenic spots, including the area surrounding Jocassee Gorges and the waterfalls of neighboring North Carolina, by horseback has to be one of the most memorable. Lifelong horseman Rhett Leonard started
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
Hawk Watch!
Here's an opportunity to see thousands of large raptors in a spectacular setting. These birds are on their way to Central and South America for the winter and are catching the thermals and lining up before heading out. Its not
The View is Getting Better
Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in South Carolina. From there you can see three states and view lakes Jocassee, Keowee and Hartwell. A new observation platform has been built with 360-degree views. There's no higher place in SC to view fall
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
7 side-trips off Hwy 11
One of the best ways to see the Upcountry is to hit the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway (SC11). This will take you from the Georgia/South Carolina border at Lake Hartwell through the rolling hills of the Piedmont all the
