Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Why Greenville, SC is Among the Best Places to Call Home

Greenville, SC was recently ranked fourth in Best Places to Live by U.S. News Rankings. To the locals, it is no surprise that Greenville has ranked so highly in the past several years. What was once a textile epicenter is now a vibrant city that offers a blend of natural beauty and urban vitality. Nestled… Read more »

Protecting the Shores of Lake Keowee

As a real estate brokerage with agents who live and work on Lake Keowee, we know first hand that there’s nothing quite like owning a lake home. The fresh air, the sparkling emerald water, and the ability to swim or boat and create memories are all major attractions. However, there are also responsibilities that come… Read more »

Sunrise Farm Bed & Breakfast!

Our team of Upstate real estate agents love to take in all of what our local areas have to offer. From Lake Keowee and other nearby lakes, to Western North Carolina mountain towns and escapes. We love to share our favorite hot spots, events, and getaways. Down the road in our own town of Salem,… Read more »

Now Open – Keowee Outdoors in Seneca

Just in time for Summer, a new shop has opened in Seneca, providing locals with everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors of our beautiful Upstate region. Keowee Outdoors (keoweeoutdoorssc.com) is loaded with fishing clothing and accessories (such as AFTCO clothing and SMITH sunglasses), a wide variety of tackle gear and bait, niche rod… Read more »

Lake Keowee Weddings

After the big question has been popped and the ring has been slid onto the finger, the planning is in full force. And nowhere in the Upstate are weddings more popular than on Lake Keowee.  Today we’ll be reviewing our favorite wedding venues that take advantage of the beautiful mountain views and vibrant emerald waters… Read more »

Scuba Diving Certification here in The Upstate

Since 2004, Clemson University has been teaching a course on scuba diving as part of their Leisure Skills curriculum.   The course is part of several Clemson offers to give students more opportunities to introduce themselves to new activities while counting as credits towards their degree. The program was launched back in 1972 after campus… 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 »

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 »

Introducing 145 Mirror Lake Way

Today we’re spotlighting an amazing piece of property that would make a fantastic dream home location. Located within The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, there awaits a superb lakefront homesite just waiting to be developed! Lot 41 of Phase 2 (145 Mirror Lake Way) is a gently sloping lot that grants access to Lake Keowee via… Read more »