In 1860, a nervous visitor named Jones faced Table Rock’s wooden steps with trembling legs and a patient mountain guide. Preserved in a newspaper account, his humorous climb offers a glimpse of mountain tourism long before the state park existed.
Turkey Vultures are a familiar sight above the South Carolina Upstate, but few people realize just how remarkable these birds are. Learn how they ride mountain winds, how to identify them in flight, and why they are an important part of the Upstate ecosystem.
Meet Lucy and Ricky, the newest stars of the PumpkintownSC bird feeder! Set against the stunning backdrop of Table Rock Mountain, these cheerful American Goldfinches have captured our hearts and inspired a new weekly series celebrating the birds, wildlife, and natural beauty of the South Carolina Upstate. Follow along as we share their adventures and introduce the feathered friends that make our little corner of the mountains so special.
The Tufted Titmouse was the very first bird to discover our BirdBuddy feeder and remains our most frequent visitor. Learn why this curious little bird has become one of Pumpkintown’s favorite backyard residents.
The Tufted Titmouse was the very first bird to discover our BirdBuddy feeder and remains our most frequent visitor. Learn why this curious little bird has become one of Pumpkintown’s favorite backyard residents.
A White-breasted Nuthatch stopped by our BirdBuddy feeder with Table Rock Mountain in the background. Learn how to identify this unique bird that’s famous for walking headfirst down tree trunks.
A brilliant red Northern Cardinal stopped by our BirdBuddy feeder with Table Rock Mountain in the background, creating one of our favorite backyard wildlife photos yet. Learn more about this iconic South Carolina bird and why it’s a year-round resident of Pumpkintown.
