No matter the season, our region is a stunning place to visit and to live. One such special location is Highlands, North Carolina. Only an hour drive from The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, the area of Highlands has much to offer. With an elevation over 4,000 feet, this is one of the highest towns east… Read more »
Get Ready for the Fall Foliage!
We live in one of the most sought after places when it comes to the Autumn season. Once the leaves begin to change into their vibrant colors, we see numerous visitors to the upstate of South Carolina and to the Western North Carolina region. A great resource for anyone interested in catching the best views… 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 »
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 »
History of Memorial Day
This coming weekend is Memorial Day weekend. Known as an unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day and the days leading up are typically marked with cookouts and enjoying the first days of summer fun. But right now, we would like to look at the history of this federal holiday. Originally known as Decoration Day following… Read more »
Old Stone Church of Clemson
There are many historical gems in the Upstate of South Carolina. One of these if the Old Stone Church in Clemson. Construction by John Rusk began at the end of the frontier period, around 1797 and although the threat of attacks by Native Americans was less likely at this point in time it is probable… Read more »
DuPont State Forest
One true treasure in the Blue Ridge Mountains is the DuPont State Forest. Located between Hendersonville and Brevard, this 10,000+ acre forest is home to some of the most magnificent waterfalls! Located in an upland plateau of the Little River valley, this forest has many trails and roads for you to explore. One very popular… Read more »
Devil’s Courthouse off the Blue Ridge Parkway
One of the most stunning views off the Blue Ridge Parkway is known as Devil’s Courthouse. Don’t let the name scare you – this view is a short hike away and what a view it is! Located near milepost 422, look for the parking right off the parkway. Although less than one mile and partly… Read more »