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Stargazing Over Table Rock: One of South Carolina’s Best Night Sky Views
As darkness settles over the Blue Ridge foothills, Table Rock transforms into one of South Carolina’s most beautiful stargazing destinations. Discover where to go, what you can see, and why the night skies above Pumpkintown continue to captivate visitors year after year.
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National Doughnut Day Near Pumpkintown: Where to Score Free Donuts on June 5
For more than 150 years, Griffin Baptist Church has served the communities of Pumpkintown and northern Pickens County. Located along the Pumpkintown Highway with Glassy Mountain in the background, the church remains a longstanding landmark in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Griffin Baptist Church: More Than 150 Years of Faith in the Foothills
For more than 150 years, Griffin Baptist Church has served the communities of Pumpkintown and northern Pickens County. Located along the Pumpkintown Highway with Glassy Mountain in the background, the church remains a longstanding landmark in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Rustic Cabin Decorating Ideas: Bringing the Spirit of Pumpkintown Inside
Most cabin owners decorate with generic mountain décor. The best vacation rentals tell the story of the community around them. Here are simple ways to bring the history, landscapes, and spirit of Pumpkintown inside your cabin.
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25 Things to Do Within 25 Miles of Pumpkintown
Looking for things to do near Pumpkintown, South Carolina? From Table Rock and Sassafras Mountain to hidden waterfalls, historic sites, scenic drives, and local favorites, here are 25 unforgettable adventures within 25 miles of Pumpkintown.
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The History of Carrick Creek: The Waterfall That Helped Build Table Rock
Before Table Rock became South Carolina’s most visited mountain park, Carrick Creek was already carving its way through the Blue Ridge. Today thousands of visitors cross its bridges and admire its waterfalls, but few know the creek’s role in the history of Table Rock State Park.
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The Forgotten Toll Road Across Sassafras Mountain
Long before Highway 178 and the Foothills Trail, travelers crossed the mountains near Sassafras Mountain on the Emory Gap Toll Road. Portions of this forgotten route still survive today, hidden beneath one of South Carolina’s most famous hiking trails.
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25 Surprising Facts and Statistics About Table Rock State Park
Think you know Table Rock State Park? Think again. From its 3,083 acres and 3,124-foot summit to the 103 acres of man-made lakes built by CCC workers during the Great Depression, Table Rock is packed with surprising facts. Discover 25 statistics, historic milestones, and little-known details about one of South Carolina’s most iconic landmarks.
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Why Pumpkintown Became a Crossroads
Nestled beneath the shadow of Table Rock, Pumpkintown may seem like a quiet rural community tucked away in the foothills. Yet for generations, the landscape itself helped make Pumpkintown a natural crossroads where routes from Pickens, Table Rock, Cleveland, Dacusville, and the surrounding valleys came together.
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The Lost Farms of Table Rock: When These Woods Were Fields
A forgotten wagon wheel discovered on a wooded ridge overlooking Table Rock reveals a surprising truth about the Upstate foothills. Long before the forests returned, these hills were home to farms, pastures, orchards, and families who worked the land beneath the shadow of the mountains.