Mountain Rest

Mountains

Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this is the only trout hatchery in South Carolina. Some 150,000 pounds of rainbow, brown and brook trout are raised here each year for stocking mountain streams and lakes. Open daily 8am-4pm. Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

Organized in 1853 by German immigrants who founded the town of Walhalla in 1850. The original building, begun in 1859, still stands today. Many Confederate soldiers and one Union soldier are buried in the ancient cemetery. Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

Known as a gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Walhalla is situated in the northwestern section of the state. Founded in 1850 by German immigrants, the name Walhalla, came from the Norse mythology which means “The Garden of the Gods". Soon... Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

Blue Hole Falls is a 75-foot cascade on Cedar Creek that falls into the blue pool for which it is named. A moderate hike on a poorly defined path leads you the falls. Be careful: the sides of the pool are steep, and the path is very narrow. Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

The Chauga Narrows is a 25-foot drop over a 200-foot run. The Narrows are a doozy of a destination. Fishermen and hikers will equally enjoy the easy, 20 minute path, because there is both turbulent whitewater (Class VI rapids) and relaxing flat water. It... Read More

Walhalla

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In April 1973, Gloria Cleveland Yassen and Abed Yassen opened for business. T-Bone steaks and grits were staples on the menu in those early days. Then short-orders like fried flounder and hamburger steak were added. Now, the "Arabian Rooster" fried... Read More