What are you planning on doing at dawn on Thursday, June 10th? You might want to set your alarm clocks for the early morning hours so that you may view a partial solar eclipse! Of course, we remember the last time there was a total eclipse of the sun (did you have your eclipse glasses… Read more »
Getting to Know: Oconee State Park
Summer is in the air and what a wonderful time to enjoy the great outdoors! One treasure that Upstate South Carolina has is Oconee State Park. Located in Mountain Rest, about an hour west of Greenville, this 1,165-acre park has many fun features to explore. Within the park is a lake teeming with fish, such… Read more »
The BMW Charity Pro-Am is coming this June!
Tickets are on sale now for the golfing charity event of the season! The BMW Charity Pro-AM is the only golf tournament on the Korn Ferry Tour where amateurs and celebrities are grouped with professionals for the three-ball competition! Held from June 10th through the 13th, this tournament was created by The South Carolina Charities,… Read more »
National Boating Safety Week 2021
This past year has been one of the “craziest” we have ever seen here around Lake Keowee. The influx of people moving from big cities to enjoy the serenity of our beautiful lake town has significantly driven up not only the real estate market but the boating market as well! With that being said, it… Read more »
Soapstone Church’s Fish Fry!
Known as the oldest African-American church in the Upstate of South Carolina, Soapstone Baptist Church in Pickens was established and built in the 1860’s. Although this church’s location affords a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the church is named for the abundance of soapstone found in the area. Not only is this… Read more »
Don’t Wait On Building Your Retirement Dreams
So, you’re planning to construct a “retirement” home and you’re worried about building costs? One must assume you’ve amassed enough wealth to live out your remaining days in financial comfort, regardless of the vagaries of building commodity prices and their relatively minor impact on construction cost. My advice is to build and start enjoying your… Read more »
Snake Awareness: Knowing the Good Kind of Snakes
Like avocados are a good kind of fat, so there are also good kinds of snakes! And when we say good, we mean beneficial as well! Did you know that a Black King snake can attack or even kill a Copperhead as well as pest animals? Across South Carolina, we have over 38 species… Read more »
Get To Know: Friends of Lake Keowee Society
Lake Keowee inspires so many through its impeccable beauty that there is actually even a conservation group specifically created for keeping Keowee beautiful. Formed in 1993, the Friends of Lake Keowee Society is a group of conservationists and lake enthusiasts with a mission to “preserve, protect and enhance Lake Keowee and its watershed through advocacy,… Read more »
Highlands, NC to Host “Bear Shadow Music Festival”
We all need a break every now and then and if you’re in need for a mini-getaway or simply a day trip, consider Highlands, North Carolina. Recently featured as one of Country Living magazine’s best small towns, this charming location’s motto is “The Height of Happiness” and that is increasingly appreciated as you make your… Read more »
Getting ready for boating season on Lake Keowee
It is almost that time of year! The temperatures are rising and the beautiful emerald Lake Keowee seems to be taunting you. The days of sunset cruises and soaking up the sun are just around the corner! It is time to pull that boat or PWC out of storage, dust it off and find that… Read more »
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