Westminster

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Over three miles of hiking trails and a mile of the Chauga River runs through the park. Tubing, hiking, fishing, picnicking, camping and sight-seeing are popular activities. The park has 26 campsites with water and electricity; four rental areas for... 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

Yellow Branch Falls is a 50-foot waterfall that may be only a trickle if rain has been absent for several days. It remains very scenic regardless of flow. It is accessed at the Yellow Branch Picnic Area via the Nature Trail and Yellow Branch Falls... Read More

Tamassee

Mountains

Off SC-Highway 11 south, take a right and go one half mile to Tamassee DAR School. A gracious stone structure, it was founded in 1919 by the SC Daughters of the American Revolution to serve the children living in this isolated region. It was intended as... Read More

Walhalla

Mountains

Lakes, mountains, rivers and waterfalls all located in the Mountain Lakes region of Oconee County, SC. There are three major lakes (Jocassee, Keowee, Hartwell), beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the wild and scenic Chattooga River and over 300 waterfalls.... Read More

Salem

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Originally a lumber town with six sawmills, Salem became an agricultural town latching onto cotton production. Today the area is well known for outdoor activities and mountain adventures. Lake Jocassee is one of the most pristine lakes in South... Read More