Asheville Regional Airport is growing fast. We flew through AVL to check out the new terminal, parking, nonstop flights, and incredible Blue Ridge Mountain views to see if it’s worth the drive from Upstate South Carolina.
Find public running tracks near Clemson, SC, including real 400-meter tracks, walking tracks, and nearby running routes. See which locations offer public access and where to go for your next run.
After a late-summer storm passes through the South Carolina Upstate, low clouds and rising mist can transform the mountains. Here’s why the clouds seem to hug the ridges and the forest appears to steam after the rain.
Looking for places to ride dirt bikes near Pickens, SC? Discover legal OHV trails, motocross tracks and off-road parks across Upstate South Carolina and the nearby mountains.
Did you know many veterans qualify for a free Lifetime America the Beautiful Pass? Learn how this little-known benefit provides access to thousands of national parks, forests, recreation areas, and public lands—including many popular destinations in the Carolinas.
Have questions about Pumpkintown, South Carolina? This guide answers the questions visitors ask most, from what Pumpkintown is known for and why it has its unique name to the best things to do, when to visit, and how to make the most of your trip to the Table Rock region.
Planning a trip to Pumpkintown, South Carolina? Discover everything this charming mountain community has to offer, from Table Rock State Park and scenic waterfalls to hiking trails, local history, family attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems. This complete visitor guide is your starting point for exploring the best of the Upstate.
Planning a trip to the Upstate of South Carolina? Choosing the right airport can save you hours of driving and get your adventure started sooner. This local guide compares Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), Asheville (AVL), Charlotte (CLT), and Atlanta (ATL), helping you decide which airport is best for visiting Greenville, Table Rock State Park, Clemson, Lake Jocassee, and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Planning to attend the 2026 Pumpkintown Fall Festival? Our complete visitor’s guide includes the festival date, location, parking tips, vendor information, family activities, nearby attractions, and everything you need to enjoy one of the Upstate’s favorite fall traditions while supporting the Pumpkintown Fire Department.
Discover why Table Rock Mountain, Pumpkintown, and the Oolenoy Valley often receive more snow than the rest of South Carolina. From the Blue Ridge Escarpment to local winter legends, learn how geography creates one of the state’s most fascinating weather patterns.