Celebrate Independence Day safely with these Fourth of July tips for the Upstate. From fireworks and boating safety to driving, hiking, and beating the summer heat, here’s how to make the most of your holiday weekend.
Thousands gathered at Greenville’s Unity Park for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration featuring live music, military appreciation, food trucks, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and a spectacular fireworks show over one of the Upstate’s newest landmarks.
Lightning bugs are one of the most beloved signs of summer in the Upstate. Learn why they glow, where to find them, and how you can help ensure future generations enjoy these magical summer evenings.
Discover the most magical Christmas light displays across Upstate South Carolina. From dazzling drive-through shows and charming downtown decorations to hidden neighborhood gems, this guide highlights the best places to experience the holiday season with family and friends.
Looking for the best neighborhoods to trick-or-treat this Halloween? We’ve rounded up 50 of the top trick-or-treating spots across the Upstate, from Greenville and Greer to Easley, Anderson, Spartanburg, and Pickens County. Find the perfect place for a fun, safe, and candy-filled Halloween night.
From hidden mountain waterfalls to quiet forest creeks, Pickens County is surrounded by incredible paddling destinations. Discover 15 of the best places to kayak and canoe, including Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, the Twelve Mile River, and several hidden gems that many locals haven’t explored.
From historic railroad equipment and the famous Travelers Rest mural to wooded bridges and the new Rad Rabbit 2 mountain bike trail, the Swamp Rabbit Trail offers far more than a simple bike path. Here’s why one of the Upstate’s most popular destinations keeps getting better.
Hidden throughout downtown Pickens is one of the city’s most unique attractions—a collection of bronze turtle sculptures that turn a simple walk into a fun scavenger hunt. Follow the trail, explore local landmarks, and discover the stories, history, and wildlife that inspired the beloved “Turtles on the Town” project.
A roadside marker in Whiteside Cove tells the story of Barak Norton, one of the area’s earliest settlers. Discover the history of the Norton family, the historic church beside the marker, and the legacy that continues more than 150 years later.
Think South Carolina’s best beaches are on the coast? Think again. Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Jocassee offers a sandy beach, crystal-clear water, kayak rentals, picnic shelters, and some of the most spectacular views in the Upstate.