Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

2017 Cornhole Derby on April 1st!

  Ready for the upcoming derby? The Cornhole Derby that is!  Get your throwing arm ready and go have some fun while helping Greenville’s Center for Developmental Services. The 2017 Cornhole Derby will be held at the Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest on Saturday, April 1st.  Registration begins at 1:00pm and games start at 2pm.  Teams of… 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 »

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 »