Shooting Tree Ridge: Jocassee Gorges Backroads & History
xplore the quiet gravel roads of Shooting Tree Ridge, learn the local story behind its name, and discover how 571 acres became part of the protected Jocassee Gorges landscape.
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15 Unique Hobbies to Try in Upstate South Carolina
Looking for something new to try? Discover 15 unique hobbies in Upstate South Carolina, from flying RC airplanes and stargazing to pottery, geocaching, woodworking, and metal detecting. Find beginner tips, estimated costs, and local clubs and classes to help you get started.
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Eastatoe Creek Fishing Access: Dug Mountain and Hemlock Hollow
Explore Eastatoe Creek and two angler access points at Dug Mountain and Hemlock Hollow. See what we found along the creek, where to access the water, trout fishing regulations, and how the Eastatoe Passage connects fishing and hiking.
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Eastatoe Passage Trail to the Suspension Bridge: What to Know Before You Hike
Hike the Eastatoe Passage Trail to its suspension bridge over Eastatoe Creek. This easy-to-moderate out-and-back offers creek access, quiet forest scenery, and a memorable bridge, though trail markings beyond the bridge can be confusing.
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Why Do Hikers Carry a Rock to the Top of a Mountain?
Have you ever heard that you should carry a rock to the top of a mountain and leave it there to make the mountain a little taller? It sounds like hiking folklore, but similar traditions really do exist. Here is where the custom appears, what it may mean, and why modern Leave No Trace practices complicate the tradition.
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Nine Times Preserve & Nine Times Forest: A Complete Guide to One of Pickens County’s Most Interesting Wild Places
Hidden in the mountains near Pumpkintown, Nine Times Preserve and Nine Times Forest protect more than 2,200 acres of creeks, hardwood forest, wildflowers, and mountain terrain. Discover the trails, history, Big Rock Mountain, wildlife, parking, and the unusual story behind the Nine Times name.
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Grandad’s Apples in Hendersonville: Apple Picking, Pumpkins, Corn Maze & a Family Farm With History
We spent a fall afternoon at Grandad’s Apples in Hendersonville with our third grader, picking apples, choosing a pumpkin from the field and tackling the corn maze. Here is what families should know before visiting this fifth-generation farm.
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Caesars Head State Park: Complete Visitor Guide
Caesars Head State Park combines one of South Carolina’s best mountain overlooks with rugged wilderness trails, Raven Cliff Falls and the narrow passage at Devil’s Kitchen. This complete guide covers parking, admission, hiking, camping, pets, seasonal highlights and nearby stops.
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Haunted Houses in Upstate South Carolina: The Ultimate Local Guide
Looking for a good scare this fall? Explore haunted houses, haunted trails, farms and Halloween attractions across Upstate South Carolina and nearby Western North Carolina.
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Best Places for Prom and Homecoming Pictures Near Pickens, Clemson, and Greenville
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.
