Looming majestically beyond the low hills of Piedmont, the southernmost peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains follow the Byway. It provides a scenic alternative to driving the Interstate. Extending from I-85 near the N.C. border to I-85 at the Georgia line, this route allows the traveler to experience magnificent views and to visit many attractions along the way.
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5 of the Best Hiking Trails in South Carolina
Whether you’re looking for easy terrain to take your kids hiking or rugged mountain wilderness for an epic backpacking trip, you’ll find just the right trail in South Carolina to suit your level of adventure. More than 400 trails offer […]
Horseback Waterfall Tours offers a different view of the great outdoors
Of all the ways to see the Upcountry’s most rugged and scenic spots, including the area surrounding Jocassee Gorges and the waterfalls of neighboring North Carolina, by horseback has to be one of the most memorable. Lifelong horseman Rhett Leonard […]
Don’t Miss Table Rock’s Lesser-Known Overlooks
These Overlooks Offering Stunning Panoramic Mountain Vistas Table Rock’s famed granite dome may be the destination of choice for hikers looking for a postcard-worthy view from Table Rock State Park, but it’s not the only perch worth the climb. […]
7 side-trips off Hwy 11
One of the best ways to see the Upcountry is to hit the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway (SC11). This will take you from the Georgia/South Carolina border at Lake Hartwell through the rolling hills of the Piedmont all the […]