A Guide to Adventure

If you are from the Upstate of South Carolina, then you know the city of Greenville is packed with things to do. Shopping, dining, and recreational activities are unique and full of adventure. What you may not know is outside of the bustling downtown area (a lot of us have called it G-Vegas at least once in our lives, yes I am guilty of it too!) there are even more outdoor activities for all seasons! From swimming, hiking, and horseback riding outdoor Greenville, SC has enough adventures to keep you and your family busy making memories all year long! The Greenville Health System (GHS) Swamp Rabbit Trail The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 21 mile multi-use park system that runs along the Reedy River connecting Greenville County with schools, parks, and local businesses. The trail will continue to grow every year offering fun, non-motorized recreation wherever it goes. This trail was made possible by Greenville County Council who purchased the old rail bed between Greenville and Tr...

Going hiking in South Carolina during the middle a summer drought, might not sound too appealing to most people. To me, it just means finding a shorter hike with a rewarding destination at the end. Each of these hikes listed below are homegrown, under five miles, and many of them have very easy trails. They also have waterfalls, creeks, and lakes for a way to cool off after or during your hike. Well, what are you waiting for? Follow the trails all the way down to the number one hike on this list!  5. Rainbow Falls Trail-Jones Gap State Park  Marietta, SC The 3.9 mile trail can be somewhat difficult with inclines and lots of rocky paths, but the view of Rainbow Falls is so worth it. Consider camping overnight for even more adventure and more time for exploration. 4. Yellow Branch Falls- Oconee State Park- Walhalla, SC With a 3.5 mile loop to Yellow Branch Falls you can get a prime spot at the bottom of the falls. The view is not only breathtaking, but the...

State parks in South Carolina are so underrated, as a South Carolinian I know the struggle of wondering what to do on my days off, "go to the mall, too old for the skating rink, they tore down the civic center Volcano, hmm movies are expensive, so let's go out to go eat." That thought process has gotten so old, that I 'just can't even' anymore. When you actually look to see what the state has to offer, South Carolina has state parks everywhere! From small ones like Saddlers Creek on Lake Hartwell, to Jones Gap and Table Rock in the mountains. All within an hour driving distance, from Anderson, Greenville, Clemson, and Seneca areas. You can literally go somewhere new every weekend! This brings me to my list of Top 5 State parks in beautiful South Carolina! Table Rock State Park, Pickens County, SC Table Rock is one of most commonly known state parks in South Carolina, most people have been there at least one on either a class field trip, or for a summe...