Just in time for Summer, a new shop has opened in Seneca, providing locals with everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors of our beautiful Upstate region. Keowee Outdoors (keoweeoutdoorssc.com) is loaded with fishing clothing and accessories (such as AFTCO clothing and SMITH sunglasses), a wide variety of tackle gear and bait, niche rod… Read more »
BMW Zentrum
Here’s a perfect outing for the European car lover of the family, or car-obsessed child – the BMW Zentrum, a visitor’s center for our very own BMW plant! Located in Greer, the center showcases the car manufacturer’s past, present, and future innovations. This is the only BMW museum in North America and yes, it is… Read more »
“The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons” Exhibition in Greenville
You still have time to enjoy some childhood favorite characters from Warner Brothers animation at the Upcountry History Museum! Until May 29th, this Greenville museum will host the international traveling exhibition “The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons”. This display gives visitors a behind the scenes, or in this case “behind the cels”, look at the… Read more »
Main Street Fridays are back!
Beginning March 18th, the Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays presented by Pepsi, will launch with an outdoor concert in NOMA Square. Located in Downtown Greenville (220 N. Main Street), the event happens every Friday from 5:30 to 9:30pm, with bands playing two sets. Musical guests are a mix of local and national talent, with the… Read more »
Kidsfest at Hagood Mill
The Hagood Mill Foundation and the Young Appalachian Musicians team up once again for the Kidsfest event on Saturday, March 19th. Held from 10am to 4pm, rain or shine, this event annual event is one of the most cherished in Pickens County, SC! Along with musical and dance performances by local children, Kidsfest also offers… Read more »
Hummingbird Migration!
Spring is nearing and not only are we excited for the warmer days it will bring but also the annual hummingbird migration! These nectar loving birds enjoy tropical winter homes for much of the winter season but during March, thousands can typically be seen migrating through the state of South Carolina. For bird watchers, it’s… Read more »
The 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk
This upcoming month, Lake Hartwell will once again host the Bassmaster Classic! This “Super Bowl of fishing” will be held for the fourth time at this Upstate lake March 4th through 6th. The 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk will takeoff from the Green Pond Landing & Event Center located in… Read more »
Cherokee Name: Skyagunsta
Driving in and around the area of The Cliffs Communities and The Reserve at Lake Keowee, you will note some road names that are from the Cherokee (Keowee being one of them – roughly translated “place of the mulberries”!). One such word brings back history of not only the Cherokee but of Andrew Pickens, for… Read more »
Jaw Dropping Picnic Spots
Looking to get out of the house? How about a picnic? Pack your favorite sandwich and hop in the car! There are far too many scenic places to come near mentioning all options for your day out and about, but we have a few favorites to note in our amazing Upstate backyard. Caesars Head… Read more »
Tamassee DAR School’s BBQ Cookoff
Looking for a way to get a great meal plus the added bonus of knowing you are helping a great cause? Then put the Tamassee DAR School’s BBQ Cookoff for November 6th on your calendar! There will be several BBQ contestants hoping to win the bragging rights of first place for 2021. Lunch plates will… Read more »
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