Kings Mountain State Park may expand by nearly 600 acres
The land will eventually be transferred to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
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New trail opens in Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area near Gap Creek
The trail will eventually become part of the Gap Creek Passage of the Palmetto Trail, which crosses the state from the mountains to the sea.
New kid-friendly trail system to open at Spartanburg’s Croft State Park July 25
The new TRACK trail offers kids and families four hikes focused on ecology and the park's history as a WWII Army training camp.
Greenville drafts guiding principles for first parks and recreation master plan
The consultants from Agency Landscape + Planning will use the feedback from the July 7 public meeting to further refine the recommendations for the city’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Master Plan.
Greenville developing first Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan
The Urban Forest Comprehensive Plan will provide a long-term vision for the city’s urban forest, outlining future strategies, goals and policy recommendations.
ReWa oyster recycling program plays important role in coastal conservation
Despite being more than 200 miles from the coast, ReWa's oyster recycling program contributes on average about 5% of the shells recycled in the state.
Local, state conservation groups preserve Saluda River frontage in Piedmont
The conservation effort took two years to complete and involved the collaboration of local and state conservation groups.
Section of Swamp Rabbit Trail Blue Line closed until October
Renewable Water Resources is currently completing a $37.5 million pump station project in the Conestee area, resulting in the trail closure south of Highway 85.
SC Land Trust Network honors Gov. McMaster for conservation leadership
The award recognizes the many conservation accomplishments achieved in the state under Gov. Henry McMaster's leadership.
Public-private partners preserve 17 acres near Greenville’s Unity Park
Negotiations for the land purchase were led by the Greenville County Historic and Natural Resources Trust.
Friends of the Reedy River announces summer speaker series
The series is designed to be engaging and informative about the natural world and the importance of healthy river ecosystems.
Saluda Grade trail updates to be discussed at April 23 public meeting
The public meeting will provide the latest updates on the trail and allow further public input.
Greenville revises plans for Swamp Rabbit Trail connection to North Main neighborhood
The city of Greenville has new plans for connecting the North Main neighborhood to the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Greenville works on first master plan for parks, recreation
The final master plan is expected to be presented to Greenville City Council for approval in the fall.
Public invited to Greenville parks and rec master plan meeting March 26
The master plan will provide a 10-year outlook for the city’s parks, trails, green spaces, recreation facilities and event programming.