I’m calling this the Burrells Ford Loop since the hike begins and ends in the public parking lot and campgrounds on Burrells Ford Road. The loop combines stretches of the Foothills Trail, the East Fork Trail, and the Chattooga Trail. … Continued
Winding Stairs Trail is a 3.5-mile hike of moderate difficulty in the Mountain Rest wilderness area near where GA, NC, and SC intersect. It’s very close to Cherry Hill Campground and Burrells Ford Campground. There’s actually a spur off the … Continued
There is a natural spring on the side of SC Highway 107 near Burrels Ford Road. It’s actually really popular. I drive by it when I’m exploring the Chattooga River and/or Mountain Rest wilderness area. There are usually several people … Continued
Big Bend Trail & Falls is part of the Oconee District of Sumter National Forest near the intersection of GA, NC, and SC. It is around 2.7 miles from the trailhead to the Chattooga River (~5.5 mile out-and-back). This hike … Continued
King Creek Falls is one of many waterfalls in the Oconee district of Sumter National Forest. It’s off of highway 107 near the intersection of GA, NC, and SC, and is a tributary of the Chattooga River. The whole area … Continued
Hollywild Animal Park is a largely unknown animal refuge in upstate South Carolina that specializes in caring for animals that have been involved in television and film. Hollywild’s animals have appeared in numerous national advertising campaigns, photo shoots, brochures, art … Continued
Barbecue is a hot topic in the south. I grew up in Alabama, but I prefer Memphis-style dry-rubbed ribs and SC-style shredded pork with a western NC-style red vinegar sauce. I actually make my own versions of these dishes and … Continued
Issaqueena Falls is an attraction in the same park as Stumphouse Tunnel. This is a great picnic spot with several nearby attractions. The falls were named after an Indian girl who found out that her tribe was planning an attack … Continued
Happy Cow Creamery is a fun little excursion if you happen to find yourself between Greenwood and Greenville, South Carolina. It’s a locally-owned dairy with an on-the-farm milk bottling plant that’s open to the public. You can bring your kids … Continued
Wildcat Branch Falls is a series of cascades just off HWY 276 in South Carolina, not far from Caesars Head and Table Rock State Park. When I say it’s right off the road, I mean you can see the lower … Continued