Salem
The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country
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 Carolina with several waterfalls that can best be reached by boat.
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Devils Fork State Park
Salem
Mountains
Check Lake Levels Spot a loon or a rambling black bear. Fish for trout in a deep, clear mountain lake. Hike through the glorious spring bloom of rhododendrons. And do it in South Carolina. Devils Fork State Park... Read More
Riley Moore Falls
Westminster
Mountains
Riley Moore Falls is a relatively short cascade of about 12 feet, but is 100 feet wide. It once powered a mill and is now used occasionally by Class VI whitewater paddlers. The 45 minute, moderate 1 mile hike is worth the travel time. Watch for clusters... Read More
Miuka Falls
Mountain Rest
Mountains
In Sumter National Forest, Miuka Falls (also known as Cheohee Falls) is a 75 foot cascade off an enjoyable trail of songbirds, deer, buckberry, blueberry, and oaks. The Winding Stairs Trail is an easy 45 minute 1.15 mile hike. Read More
Bad Creek Hydroelectric Site
Salem
Mountains
Bad Creek Hydroelectric Site is a 360 acre "pump-back" storage facility that pumps water from Lake Jocassee and stores it until needed for peak energy demands. The site is accessible to the public providing access to the Foothills Trail, the Jocassee... Read More
Historic Old Pickens Court House District
Seneca
Mountains
The Old Pickens Presbyterian Church story begins with the 1828 establishment of a town named Pickens Court House, South Carolina. Today, nearly 160 years after it was built, the Old Pickens Church stands as a reminder of what was one of the focal points... Read More
Hampton Inn & Suites - Seneca
Seneca
Mountains
Located near downtown Seneca, SC, the Hampton Inn & Suites Seneca-Clemson Area is just a short drive from numerous local restaurants and golf courses and many beautiful lakes, state parks, and waterfalls. Seneca attractions including Clemson University,... Read More