Fall Foliage Report
October 1, 2026
Soon we will be fascinated with the beautiful colors that the season brings. We have
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Scenic11 Stories - Scenic11 – Upcountry South Carolina
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Fall Foliage in Upcountry South Carolina
September 1, 2026
Fall leaves begin mid-October, typically, and last through mid-November. Weather plays a factor, of course,
Hawk Watch!
August 31, 2026
Here’s an opportunity to see thousands of large raptors in a spectacular setting. These birds
Discover Gaffney’s Revolutionary Spirit: Carolina Rising and Beyond
January 29, 2026
This spring, Gaffney, South Carolina, becomes the epicenter of America’s 250th anniversary celebration with the
Best State Parks to View Fall Color
October 29, 2025
The State Parks located in the Upcountry of South Carolina are ideal for viewing fall
Jump into Fall Color in Upcountry South Carolina
October 13, 2025
By Hope S. Philbrick There’s no need to adjust the tint on your windshield. The fall
Heading to See Fall Color
October 3, 2025
You know it’s fall when a) the dog isn’t the only one who wants to
Falling for Leaf Peeping in the Upcountry
October 1, 2025
From the mountains near the North Carolina border off of Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Byway
Where to find Peaches in the Upcountry
July 5, 2025
Let’s set the record straight: the Gaffney Peachoid was famous before the 135-foot water tower appeared in
Best Hidden Upcountry Lake Spots To Explore
June 16, 2025
We’ve gathered some of the most popular places for off-the-beaten-path splashing from three counties, including
Turning To Victory: The Revolutionary War Was Won Here
February 23, 2024
Home to key victories of The Revolutionary War, Upcountry South Carolina played an integral role
242nd Anniversary
September 22, 2022
Thomas Jefferson called the October 7, 1780 battle “the turn of the tide of success;”