Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

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 »

The Greenville Zoo!

Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my! But don’t worry, we are talking about the zoo so what better place to see magnificent creatures? The Greenville Zoo is located in Cleveland Park, near downtown, and is home to over 300 animals from around the world! This 14 acre facility is a wonderful stop for locals and… Read more »

Old Pickens Presbyterian Church

  The Old Pickens Presbyterian Church was built around 1850 and is in excellent condition.  It serves as a wonderful example of mid-nineteenth century churches that were built in the “meeting-style”. The cemetery that is adjacent to the building has over 200 graves, many which date back to the Revolutionary War! Today, you can see… Read more »

Your House As Seen By…

How do you perceive the value of your own home? Odds are, it differs from the view of your lender, potential buyer, tax assessor or appraiser. Pause for a moment to reflect on the info graphic below, courtesy of Rob Fraim. Home appraisals are an important tool in the home sale process for all parties… Read more »

The History of Clemson University

With the name Clemson on everyone’s lips, we wanted to share a little about the history of the university. Thomas Green Clemson was born in Philadelphia and educated in Europe. At the age of 31, Clemson married Anna Maria Calhoun, the daughter of John C. Calhoun. Outliving his wife and four children, Clemson established in… Read more »

Swamp Rabbits Team Up with The Center for Developmental Services!

Greenville’s Swamp Rabbits and SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC invite the community to attend a special hockey night on Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm to benefit The Center for Developmental Services (CDS)! Five dollars from every $15 ticket sold through the www.cdshockey.com website will go toward helping children with special needs, developmental delays, and disabilities. Additionally, throughout… Read more »