Good News for this weekend! The South Carolina State Parks are set to reopen on Friday, May 1st. Please understand that there are some limitations to the reopening. Picnic shelters, visitor centers, and community buildings will still be closed. Each park will also lower the capacity. Once the park reaches its threshold, the gates will… Read more »
Whitewater Falls Upper in NC
One of the many treasures of our area (too many to count, in truth!) is Whitewater Falls Upper just inside the neighboring state of North Carolina. This spectacular waterfall is actually a combination of cascades and true waterfalls all in one stunning drop. If coming from South Caroling into North Carolina on 130, just as… Read more »
Shoreline Buffers along our Lakes
For those who enjoy the beautiful blue and clear waters of Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee, we must understand and appreciate the role that shoreline vegetation and buffers play. Plant life along the shoreline of a lake provides much more than just a natural look. In addition to the aesthetic appeal, this vegetation protects the… Read more »
Details of the Clearing for Lakes Keowee and Jocassee
Found amongst some personal belongings of a family member was a brochure detailing the forests and flowers of the area surrounding Lakes Keowee and Jocassee. In fact, this brochure was printed while the construction of the lakes were still in progress! The beauty of these man-made lakes with the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop… Read more »
The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail
As you drive around the Upstate of South Carolina, you may notice some building showcase beautiful quilt squares. The Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail (UHQL) gives locals and visitors alike a fun and charming guide to many historic locations and points of interest. If looking about seeing a full list of these lovely patterns and the… 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 »
The Blue Ridge Parkway
In the stunning backdrop of Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee are the Blue Ridge Mountains. Winding through the beautiful Appalachian mountains is a scenic road comprised of over 450 miles known as the Blue Ridge Parkway. Making its way through 29 counties, this National Parkway is America’s longest linear park. Protected within this park are… Read more »
BellFest at Devils Fork State Park on Saturday, March 19th!
Spring is finally here – well, almost. Sunday, March 20th marks the first day of spring for 2016. A great way to kick off this season is to join the Friends of Jocassee for the 4th annual BellFest on Saturday, March 19th! This festival is practically in the backyard for residents at The Reserve at… Read more »
Devils Fork State Park Has Lots to Offer
Residents of the lake communities of The Cliffs and The Reserve at Lake Keoweee enjoy the many benefits and beauties Keowee has to offer but let’s not forget about Lake Jocassee. This man-made lake was constructed at the same time as Lake Keowee, the early 1970’s by Duke Power in partnership with the state. Known… Read more »
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