Hit the trail: Five things to know for fall hiking in the Upstate
Here are the essential items you should bring or wear on every hike this fall.
Outdoors & Recreation
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Leave the leaves
October Clean Water Challenge: You could win a Harvest Gift Basket from Swamp Rabbit Cafe!
Grip and rip: A beginner’s guide to the Upstate’s disc golf courses
A guide to some of the Upstate's best beginner-friendly disc golf courses.
Legends of the fall: Prime places for leaf peepers
Early October and late November are when the changing leaves are plentiful in the region, but each year brings different timetables for the fall foliage.
Greenville County students compete in youth mountain bike league
The teams are part of National Interscholastic Cycling Association, a national mountain biking program with leagues in 31 states.
Greenville thrives as cycling mecca
Greenville is quickly becoming known as a cycling mecca, drawing cyclists as tourists and potential residents to the area.
State Park visitors required to wear masks in public indoor areas
New mandate includes visitor centers, stores, nature centers, restrooms or park offices
New trail at Paris Mountain State Park nearly complete
Open to both mountain bikers and hikers, the 2.2-mile loop trail at Paris Mountain State Park is nearly complete.
Camping in Greenville County offers a sweet escape for those needing a break
Across campgrounds in the Upstate, there has been a significant uptick in campers looking to venture into the woods for a break from the pandemic, according to park rangers at…
Thrills await at Barefoot Acres, the Upstate’s newest adventure park
Located off Fairview Road in Fountain Inn, Barefoot Acres is part farm and part adventure park.
Recreation around Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee, in Oconee County, is a great place to make a splash.
Sunshine, fresh air and social distance: SC’s state parks are the cure for cabin fever
Here's everything you need to know about the state parks in our area.
Home sweet gym: Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you can’t keep fit
We talk with local fitness owners for stay-at-home exercise tips.
Create an Outdoor Living Space
Folks, it’s spring, and it’s beautiful, and we live in South Carolina, and most of us are blessed enough to have our basic needs met.
Six tips for a beautiful (or tasty) garden
Creating and nurturing a garden can be quite enjoyable for many people. Just the sight of flowers blooming and the greenery of plants and trees can be pleasant. Fruits and…