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Of all the ways to see the Upcountry's most rugged and scenic spots, including the area surrounding Jocassee Gorges and the waterfalls of neighboring North Carolina, by horseback has to be one of the most memorable. Lifelong horseman Rhett Leonard started

These Overlooks Offering Stunning Panoramic Mountain Vistas   Table Rock’s famed granite dome may be the destination of choice for hikers looking for a postcard-worthy view from Table Rock State Park, but it’s not the only perch worth the climb. The Upstate park

One of the best ways to see the Upcountry is to hit the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway (SC11).  This will take you from the Georgia/South Carolina border at Lake Hartwell through the rolling hills of the Piedmont all the

The State Parks located in the Upcountry of South Carolina are ideal for viewing fall foliage, especially those located on the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway. We thought we’d compile a list of best places to view the changing leaves, some traditional

You know it’s fall when a) the dog isn’t the only one who wants to ride in the car with the windows rolled down b) warm apple pie tops your favorite dessert list c) you’re feeling like a road trip. Answer: All of the

The log home of Hoyt and Laura Grant on Hwy. 11 just below Table Rock Mountain in South Carolina has joined the Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail.   The quilt block pattern is an 8’ x 8’ size in red and white

From the 3,100-foot high Table Rock dome, you can watch the sun rise over the South Carolina mountains. When I signed up this month for one of the ranger-guided sunrise hikes offered by Table Rock State Park, I expected to find

Sassafras Mountain is the highest point in South Carolina. From there you can see three states and view lakes Jocassee, Keowee and Hartwell. A new observation platform has been built with 360-degree views. There's no higher place in SC to view fall