Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Greenville: Fun for the Whole Family

Whether you are trying to get the kids to burn off some energy outside or looking for a fun educational experience, Greenville offers plenty of family-friendly adventures. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Located in downtown Greenville, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is designed to spark a lifelong passion for curiosity and learning through… Read more »

Finding A Home Inspector You Can Trust

Purchasing your dream home in the Lake Keowee region of South Carolina with Justin Winter & Associates | Forbes Global Properties will undoubtedly be one of the best experiences you will have. Our team of expert Realtors knows the Lake Keowee area like no one else and will guide you every step of the way…. Read more »

Unique Things To Do In Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina is considered “hometown” to many residents of The Cliffs communities. This thriving small-ish town with a city feel has become a staple on top ten lists and its southern charm combined with progressive ideas has put it on the map. Many are just now discovering the unique attributes of Greenville and relishing… Read more »

Duke Energy’s World of Energy

Located at the Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, SC, a short drive from the Cliffs Communities, Duke Energy’s World of Energy provides a fun and interactive environment for the whole family. With its many interactive activities and educational models, the World of Energy is an exciting place to learn about electricity. Opened in 1969, the… Read more »

Made in Greenville

With twice the average number of manufacturing employees, it’s easy to understand why Greenville, SC and the rest of Upstate South Carolina have a strong reputation for manufacturing. As South Carolina Commerce Secretary, Bobby Hitt, put it, “We make things.” But, what kind of things? From BMW’s to bandanas Greenville, SC makes it all. BMW:… Read more »

South Carolina: The age of innocence

Article taken from National Geographic Traveller (UK Edition) March 2014 Written by Chris Leadbeater Read the full article here: http://www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/destinations/north-america/usa/south-carolina-the-age-of-innocence/ Far removed from the bright lights of metropolitan USA, South Carolina revels in its traditional, wholesome brand of Americana, as well as its magnificent rivers, forests, hills and valleys — and why not? “Now that,”… Read more »

Fort Hill

Set upon the grounds of Clemson University is a house steeped in history and tradition. Its large white exterior and antebellum charm are reminiscent of times gone by in an ever-changing landscape of architecture and people. Walking on the grounds of Fort Hill, you are immediately transported from a college campus to the historic plantation… Read more »

Hagood Mill

Just down the road from The Cliffs, in Pickens, SC, visitors are encouraged to step back in time on the grounds of Hagood Mill. Greeted by a blacksmith shop, two historical cabins, a cotton gin and moonshine still, guests can witness one of the oldest operating gristmills in South Carolina. The pride of Hagood, this… Read more »