Looking for the perfect place to take prom or homecoming pictures? These beautiful locations near Pickens, Clemson, and Greenville include gardens, mountain views, lakes, historic sites, and easy downtown options.
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.
Explore Natural Bridge Trail at Keowee-Toxaway State Park, a short but rugged 1.3-mile hike featuring two small waterfalls, Poe Creek, rock formations, a rustic log bridge and two EV chargers near the trailhead.
Planning a hike to Rainbow Falls in Jones Gap State Park? This complete guide covers everything you need to know, including trail difficulty, elevation gain, trail markings, what to expect on the hike, the best photo spots, and tips for experiencing one of South Carolina’s tallest and most beautiful waterfalls.
Discover Jumping Off Rock in the Jocassee Gorges. Learn how to get there, road conditions, history, photography tips, and why this breathtaking overlook above Lake Jocassee belongs on your Upstate South Carolina bucket list.
Discover the incredible story of South Carolina’s Highway 11, the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway. From ancient Cherokee trading paths and Revolutionary War history to breathtaking mountain views, waterfalls, state parks, orchards, and charming small towns, this complete guide explores everything that makes Highway 11 one of the Upstate’s most scenic and historic drives.
Ever noticed clouds forming over Table Rock while nearby skies stay clear? The answer lies in the mountain’s unique position along the Blue Ridge Escarpment, where rising air, changing temperatures, and local geography combine to create one of South Carolina’s most fascinating weather phenomena.
Every summer, Highway 25 north of Travelers Rest becomes an unofficial peach trail. Discover why many Upstate residents believe the sweetest peaches in South Carolina are grown closest to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Follow the beautiful Middle Saluda River through Jones Gap State Park to discover one of South Carolina’s most accessible and rewarding waterfalls. Jones Gap Falls offers stunning scenery, rich history, and a family-friendly hiking experience in the heart of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness.
Discover the story behind Pretty Place, South Carolina’s most iconic mountain chapel. Perched high above the Blue Ridge Mountains near Cleveland, SC, Fred W. Symmes Chapel offers breathtaking sunrise views, rich history, inspiring faith, and one of the most scenic destinations in the Southeast. Learn why generations of visitors continue to make the journey to this unforgettable mountaintop landmark.