Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Jack Nicklaus Signature Course of The Reserve at Lake Keowee – ACSP Certified

The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP) for Golf Courses is an environmental certification program that aids golf courses in protecting the natural heritage of the game as well as the environment surrounding the course.  Since the beginning in 1991, now more than 2,300 golf courses in the United States are members and therefore provided with… Read more »

Update for Lake Keowee Dock Owners

There is no denying that Lake Keowee has brought enjoyment to countless people over the years. It is a pristine lake with crystal clear water! This lake is also home to a wide variety of fish and wildlife. With the beauty and wildlife in mind, Duke Energy and the Keowee-Toxaway Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) are… Read more »

August 21st Total Eclipse

By now, you have most likely heard of the upcoming solar eclipse that is to take place Monday, August 21st. This is an extremely rare opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. The path of totality, where the moon completely covers the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere, will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston,… Read more »

Last Chance to See a Great Tragedy, Shakespeare Style That Is!

This coming weekend marks your last opportunity to take in the play “Titus Andronicus” of the Upstate Shakespeare Festival. Come to Falls Park of Downtown Greenville armed with your picnic basket, blankets, or lawn chairs (or just you!) ready to enjoy this free theater event presented by the Warehouse Theatre. Performances are Thursday evenings through… Read more »

Jocassee Lake Tours and Shuttle Service for full enjoyment of Lake Jocassee!

Jocassee Lake Tours and Shuttle Service offers a variety of tours for your enjoyment of Lake Jocassee and the surrounding territory. These are naturalist-led tours of the area so you will be receiving a wealth of knowledge and love of the region. They only problem is deciding where to explore first… How much more relaxing… Read more »

“Celebration of Freedom” Event

Independence Day is just around the corner and there are so many events to help celebrate! One event that is very appropriate is the “Celebration of Freedom” event at Cowpens National Battlefield on Saturday, July 1st. This day-long event has many family programs plus rich in historical information. You can take a guided battlefield walk,… Read more »