Trip and Judy Agerton had successful careers in Atlanta, but neither enjoyed the bumper-to-bumper drive home. “Now we take a cruise on the lake many evenings,” Trip said. “We drop anchor, uncork a bottle of wine, and watch the sun setting behind the mountains. We named the boat ‘Our Rush Hour’.” The Agertons searched all… Read more »
Perdeaux Fruit Farm
Further down Scenic Highway 11 you will come across one of South Carolina’s wonderful fruit farms. The Perdeaux Fruit Farm offers over 12 types of fruit with more than 100 varieties! They have your staples, such as apples and pears, but also carry other scrumptious fruit such as persimmons and muscadines but be sure to… Read more »
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 »
Seneca’s Main Street and Ram Cat Alley
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 »
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