Ram Cat Alley is the part of Main Street in the small town of Seneca, South Carolina. This small town got its start as a railroad junction in the 1870’s and then grew as cotton farmers would gather with their wagons for the arrival of the trains. Quickly the area began to see hotels, a… 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 »
Fontana Dam – Perfect Day Trip!
Looking for a fun day trip? Within a couple of hours from The Cliffs Communities or The Reserve at Lake Keowee you can be at the tallest dam east of the Rockies. What structure is this? The Fontana Dam of North Carolina! In 1942, construction began on the Fontana Dam and due to the dire… Read more »
The River Arts District of Asheville
One of the many advantages to living at Lake Keowee is having some amazing cities within an hour drive or so. Those who call The Reserve at Lake Keowee or The Cliffs Communities home are known to frequent Asheville, North Carolina. Asheville is known for many things – being a foodie’s paradise, Biltmore Estate but… 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 »
Twin Falls of the Eastatoe Valley
Only a few minutes from the main gate of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards is a stunning waterfall known as Twin Falls. The gorgeous waterfall, or “falls” as the name suggests, is also known by the name Eastatoe Falls or Reedy Cove Falls. The walk to the falls is fairly easy; so much that we… Read more »
Check Out the Local Vendors at Travelers Rest Farmers Market
Summer is here and what better to do on a Saturday morning than visit the local farmers market! The Travelers Rest Farmers Market is open every Saturday until September 30th from 8:30am to noon. It is held at the Trailblazer Park, conveniently located off Highway 25 and on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. This particular farmers… Read more »
Clay Fest at the Folk Art Center
The Folk Art Center of Asheville, NC is hosting the Clay Fest on Saturday, June 10th. This free event is from 10am to 4pm. Here, you can see potters and ceramic artists as they display some of their techniques and talents, such as throwing, sculpting, and much more! Even if you are unable to make… Read more »
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