Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Sassafras Mountain Overlook

Too often, although understandably, the most stunning mountain vistas require a grueling trek. Even though gorgeous mountain views are worth the work, it is nice to have a reprieve and take a short walk to enjoy our local stunning landscapes. Once such location is the Sassafras Mountain overlook in Pickens County. Although this mountain marks… Read more »

Pickens World Honeybee Day Festival

Bee Well Honey Farm is hosting the Pickens World Honeybee Day Festival on Saturday, August 17th from 8am to 8pm. From start to finish, there will be something for everyone! Live music, local food trucks, various vendors and more will be on site. The Blood Connection will also be holding a blood drive from 10am… Read more »

Table Rock Tea Company of Pickens

Pickens County is known for many things – stunning landscapes, Clemson Tigers, but what about tea? Yes, right here in Pickens is the Table Rock Tea Company!The founders, Steve and Jennifer Lorch, are also the founders of Hydromissions International – a Christian nonprofit agency that provides clean water to people around the world. The Lorches… Read more »

Clemson Overthrows Crimson Tide

  Securing the 2017 National Championship title for the Clemson Tigers looked like a distant dream after trailing 10 points going into the fourth quarter. That’s when Clemson’s quarterback, Deshaun Watson, began to dominate the Alabama defense, which had been considered among the greatest in college football history. Watson completed 12 of 18 passes for… Read more »

Southern Appalachian Outdoors

Autumn weather is knocking on our door which means many of us are headed outdoors for some adventure! With the stunning areas of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Keowee, you have the perfect place to explore. Before you venture out and depending on what you have in mind, you may need some equipment. There… Read more »