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  • What’s Really Living in Your Backyard? Two Weeks of Wildlife in the Upstate
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    What’s Really Living in Your Backyard? Two Weeks of Wildlife in the Upstate

    Byphone August 14, 2026August 14, 2026

    What really happens in an Upstate backyard when no one is watching? In just two weeks, our cameras captured a black bear, bobcat, deer, armadillo, opossum, raccoons, birds and more, revealing a surprisingly busy world hiding in plain sight.

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  • Bear Spotted on New Hope Road
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    Bear Spotted on New Hope Road

    Byphone June 16, 2026June 22, 2026

    A black bear was spotted on New Hope Road near Dorothy Lane, reminding us that wildlife encounters are becoming more common across the foothills of Pickens County. Learn what to do if you see a bear and how to help keep both people and wildlife safe.

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  • About
  • Community
    • Attractions
    • Local News
    • Historic Communities
      • Dacusville
      • Hendersonville
        • Ecusta Trail
      • Cashiers
        • Sliding Rock
      • Clemson
        • Clemson Botanical Garden
        • Clemson Football
      • Cleveland
        • Fred W. Symmes Chapel (Pretty Place)
      • Easley
      • Highlands, NC
      • Pickens
      • Pumpkintown
      • Travelers Rest
      • Neighboring Communities
        • Falls Park on the Reedy
      • Sunset
    • Churches
      • Church History
  • Events
    • Family Entertainment
    • Concerts
    • Holiday
      • Halloween
    • Festivals
    • Fundraisers
  • Explore
    • Lakes
      • Hartwell
      • Jocassee
      • Keowee
    • Things To Do
    • Outdoor Recreation
      • ATV & UTV
      • Biking
        • Doodle Trail
        • Swamp Rabbit Trail
      • Fishing
      • Hiking
      • Kayak and Canoe
      • Offroad Trails
      • Sports
      • Swimming
      • Jeep / SUV Trails
      • Walking & Running
      • Waterfalls
    • Road Trips & Scenic Drives
      • Highway 11
    • Gems
      • Hidden Gems
    • Parks
      • Heritage Preserves
        • Bald Rock Heritage Preserve
        • Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve
      • Doodle Park
      • Jumping Off Rock
      • Campbell’s Covered Bridge
      • Pleasant Ridge Park
      • Sassafras Mountain
    • State Parks
      • Caesars Head State Park
      • Table Rock State Park
        • Emergency Information
        • Carrick Creek Trail
        • Pinnacle Lake
        • Stool Mountain
      • Paris Mountain State Park
        • Sulphur Springs Trail
      • Devils Fork State Park
        • Lake Jocassee
      • Jones Gap State Park
        • Jones Gap Falls Trail
        • Rainbow Falls Trail
        • Rainbow Falls
    • Family Activities
      • Kids Corner
    • Nature Guides
      • Plants
      • Wildlife
    • Lodging Guides
      • Plan Your Visit
      • First-Time Visitor Guides
      • Romantic Cabins
      • Cabins
      • Campgrounds
      • Hotels
      • Vacation Rentals
      • Staying At Table Rock State Park
        • Camping at Table Rock
        • Staying Near Table Rock
        • Pet-Friendly Stays
  • History & Heritage
    • Religion
    • Railroad History
    • Local History
    • Stories & Legends
    • Haunted
      • Haunted Places
    • Early Settlers
    • Local Legends
  • Shop Local
    • Antiques & Treasures
    • Arts & Crafts
      • Cabin Decoration
    • Shopping
      • Community Updates
      • Country Stores
      • Roadside Farmstands
      • Specialty Shops
      • Local Services
    • Places to Eat
      • Restaurants
      • Farmers Markets
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