Oconee, South Carolina is a
cool place to play!

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Celebrating 50 Years

South Cove County Park

FORWARD-THINKING DECISIONS have benefitted generations of visitors seeking outdoor recreation.

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Wildflower Season

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BUDS AND BLOOMS can be seen nearly everywhere you go this time of year.

Summer Fun

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COME PLAY Quaint towns, outdoor adventure & water opportunities galore--It's a cool place to play!

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Outdoor Adventure

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SPRING SEASON hikes to area waterfalls are exhilarating this time of year!

May Newsletter

Lots to do when you visit!

SPOTLIGHT on things to do and happenings in Oconee County, SC this month.

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Memorial Day Weekend

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TRIP IDEAS for spending a long weekend enjoying Oconee's lakes, rivers and waterfalls!

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Need plans? Here's Oconee County's itinerary for t

Need plans? Here's Oconee County's itinerary for the weekend:
Thursday, we've got a Happy Hour showcase before Jazz on the Alley starts, followed by a laser show! On Saturday, head to Walhalla for the Main Street Cruise In, with classic cars, food trucks, raffles, and more! Also on Saturday, the Walhalla Performing Arts Center is hosting The Black Jacket Symphony: Tom Petty's Full Moon Tour! For more information on county events, click the link in bio.

The Chattooga Conservancy is a great resource for

The Chattooga Conservancy is a great resource for all things nature around Lake Jocassee! 🌳🌿Pictured here is the Plethodon metcalfi clemsonae, also known as the Clemson salamander. It’s a variant of southern grey-cheeked salamander and exists on the western shores of Lake Jocassee where it was originally discovered in 1927.
Plethodontids are lungless and breathe through their skin, so they enjoy burying in moist forest litter, making their habitats very susceptible to burns and intensive timber harvesting on our public lands.
In the Chattooga River Watershed, we are blessed with the highest salamander biodiversity in the world. These amphibians are GREAT for controlling pests like mosquitoes, and without them, we wouldn’t have vital forest and aquatic ecosystems for recreation and fishing.
📸: @frank_red_hot

Booking your summer vacation? Stay at the Lit’l

Booking your summer vacation? Stay at the Lit’l Bit O Heaven-Farmhouse in Westminster! Close to Clemson, nestled in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With two homes available, there's plenty of room for fun! For more bookings, click the link in bio.

On May 25, Joccasse Valley Brewing Company is addi

On May 25, Joccasse Valley Brewing Company is adding something new, Goat Yoga! This is a ticketed event and you can purchase tickets here https://www.zenhooves.com/.../goat-yoga-at-jocassee...
They are excited about this opportunity and happy it is in tandem with the usual Fourth Thursday events, The Old Time Beer and Cookie Jam and suppertime with Kiss My Asada food truck

It's Sunday Funday! Time to get out and enjoy the

It's Sunday Funday! Time to get out and enjoy the lakes of Oconee. Where is your favorite floating spot? Click our link for a list of lakes. 📸 @somewhere.under.a.toadstool https://visitoconeesc.com/visit/lakes/

Are you up for the challenge? Time to plan a rafti

Are you up for the challenge? Time to plan a rafting trip in Oconee! Click our link for a list of rafting guides. 📹 @wildwaterltd https://visitoconeesc.com/visit/raft-paddle/

We know the weekend is the perfect time to get out

We know the weekend is the perfect time to get out and hike, but always remember to exercise caution when hiking around waterfalls! https://bit.ly/35jA5u1

If you're over 21 and looking to do something fun

If you're over 21 and looking to do something fun this Saturday try the Chattooga Belle Farm Distillery in Long Creek! Open Monday-Saturday from 10am-6pm, visit the first legal distillery in Oconee County, SC. They make award winning spirits and are open for tours and tastings, or just to hang out in a cool environment!

Trying to find a great ice cream spot!? Head to N

Trying to find a great ice cream spot!? Head to N the Midst in Seneca!! Fresh, handmade ice cream, frozen with liquid nitrogen and flavored to your liking! For more sweet treats in the county, click the link in bio!

Make your Memorial Day Weekend fun and safe by fol

Make your Memorial Day Weekend fun and safe by following boating safety in Oconee County. DNR and Oconee County Sheriff's Department will be checking boats on the lake to make sure your boat is equipped with the required safe essentials. Click the DNR link for additional information https://www.dnr.sc.gov/boating/safety.html

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