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 Old Pickens Presbyterian Church – Doors Open Sunday, October 28th!
Sunday, October 28th marks the last day of 2018 that you can enjoy the doors being open to a local historic site. The Old Pickens Presbyterian Church will be closed until spring of 2019 after October 28th. The doors will be open between 2:30 and 5:00pm on that date. This building is on the National… Read more »
Small Towns of Western North Carolina
Many people are familiar with Asheville, North Carolina, especially residents of The Cliffs and The Reserve, as this stunning city is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is exploding with art and delicious restaurants (and so much more)! But what about some of the smaller towns nestled in the surrounding areas? Let’s explore a… Read more »
Travel to a Rainforest!
Many people have a list of places they have or would like to travel to. The vibrant blue waters of the Pacific Ocean; the snowcapped mountains of the Swiss Alps; perhaps a rainforest rich in flora and fauna. Well, thankfully for residents of the upstate in South Carolina, the last request is an easy one!… 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 »
Tamassee DAR School
Riding through the area surrounding Lake Keowee, one sees the natural beauty of the area but many years back, people who lived in these isolated mountain areas had to face difficulties with little help. One of the main problems was having no schools near their homes so many children were faced with illiteracy. This led… Read more »
Ready for the Sunshine?
Spring is here and like most people, you are ready to shed the heavy winter layers and enjoy some sunshine! The Lake Keowee area is a perfect spot to soak up some rays. Go for a walk and enjoy the mountain vistas or work a while in your garden. Regardless of what you do in… Read more »
Rush Hour
Trip and Judy Agerton had successful careers in Atlanta, but neither enjoyed the bumper-to-bumper drive home. “Now we take a cruise on the lake many evenings,” Trip said. “We drop anchor, uncork a bottle of wine, and watch the sun setting behind the mountains. We named the boat ‘Our Rush Hour’.” The Agertons searched all… Read more »
Update for Lake Keowee Dock Owners
There is no denying that Lake Keowee has brought enjoyment to countless people over the years. It is a pristine lake with crystal clear water! This lake is also home to a wide variety of fish and wildlife. With the beauty and wildlife in mind, Duke Energy and the Keowee-Toxaway Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) are… Read more »
Italian-Villa Styled Summerour Home in Sublime Waterfront Location
207 Sunrise Pointe | Keowee Falls | Salem | SC 5 bedrooms, 6 baths with 2 half baths. Keith Summerour designed, and built by boutique craftsman, Mike Blackburn. An exceptional, 1.53 acre waterfront lot, with gentle slope and 326 ft. of prime shoreline leading to a covered boat dock with lift. Unique master suite… Read more »
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