Discover SC's Highway 11

Looming majestically beyond the low hills of the Piedmont, the southernmost peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains follow the Byway. It provides a scenic alternative to driving the Interstate. Extending from I-85 near the N.C. border to I-85 at the Georgia line, this route allows the traveler to experience magnificent views and to visit many attractions along the way.

Short walk to a beautiful waterfall

Short walk to a beautiful waterfall

You don’t need to hike through rugged mountain terrain to enjoy a great view of Station Cove Falls, a 60-foot cascade near Oconee Station State Historic Site in Walhalla. The three-quarter mile trail to the falls is easy and pleasurable, passing through a beautiful Appalachian cove forest that becomes a wildflower wonderland in the spring. This time of year, you may see trillium, mayapple, pink lady’s slipper orchids, bloodroot and redbud. It’s the kind of trail that’s perfect for a family outing, even if you’re traveling with...

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Clemson golf coach shares where he likes to play, eat & have fun

Clemson golf coach shares where he likes to play, eat & have fun

Hometown: Dallas, N.C. Bio: First-team All-ACC as player in 1980-81; Clemson assistant coach 1982-83, head coach 1983-present; seven-time ACC...

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Our Newsletter for May 2012

Our Newsletter for May 2012

So much to do in the Upcountry of SC, here's help on planning your visit.  We give you information on upcoming festivals, places to take your family and even some insider shopping...

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Chauga Narrows begs the question: Is it a waterfall or whitewater?

Chauga Narrows begs the question: Is it a waterfall or whitewater?

When it comes to waterfalls, size matters. The higher the drop, the more impressive the cascade — or at least that’s the conventional wisdom. I’m here to...

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Oconee Station takes visitors back to 18th century

Oconee Station takes visitors back to 18th century

Given its geographic location along the East Coast, it’s hard to imagine South Carolina was once part of America’s Wild West. But in the late 18th century, European settlements...

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