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Fall Foliage Interactive Prediction Map

Head this way in October and November to view our forested landscape in glorious seasonal...

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New life for Newry

A long abandoned mill village now offers luxury apartments along with a general store cafe...

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Destination: Lake Hartwell

Lake Hartwell is one of the top 3 most-visited Corps of Engineers lakes in the...

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Walhalla’s Oktoberfest

Since 1979 visitors have flocked to Walhalla to celebrate the town’s German heritage. A digital...

National Hunting & Fishing Day

A day to promote outdoor sports and conservation while enjoying a wonderful park here in...

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Tour of Bad Creek Pump Station

A behind the scenes look at the amazing hydro power facility operated by Duke Energy.

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Become a Jocassee Wild Naturalist

An in-depth program is for anyone who’s wanted to go further and deeper into the...

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Mountain grown fruit

The northwestern corner of Oconee County, SC is a mountainous region well suited to growing...

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Spotlight on Chickasaw Point

Chickasaw Point, in Westminster on Lake Hartwell, is open to the public for golf, dining...

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10 Best Ways to Beat the Heat

Ideas for what to do and where to stay cool during the dog days of...

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Top Trip Picks

There’s still time to enjoy the summer season and make lasting memories! See our tried...

Vangeli’s wins Award of Excellence

One of Oconee’s upscale restaurants was awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence a second year...