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Libraries lend SC State Park Passes

If you’re a patron of a library in SC, you can borrow a State Park Passport and get free entry into all four of the state parks located in Oconee County!

Visit Walhalla, SC

This small town is undergoing a resurgence with new event venues, restaurants, bars & lodging moving into historic downtown storefronts.

Smithsonian Comes to Oconee

The Smithsonian Institution’s “Water/Ways” exhibit has made stops around the country and is coming to the Westminster Train Depot.

Foothills Trail Interactive Map

A user generated map with interactive features allows anyone to visualize, plan and prepare for a journey along the Foothills Trail.

Alley Cats

Twelve hand painted cats are hidden in spots throughout downtown Seneca, find them “sCATtered” around the city!

Jocassee Gorges: Destination of a Lifetime!

Nearly a decade after Jocassee Gorges was named a “Destination of a Lifetime” by National Geographic, this area remains worthy of distinction and offers nature lovers a spectacular place to visit!

Meet the Upstate Outdoor Adventurer

Casey Shoub is an outdoor adventure photographer & videographer specializing in premier aerial drone work. He is known to many as the “Upstate Outdoor Adventurer”.

Getaway to Long Creek, SC

This rural place is home to one of Oconee’s most special places-The Chattooga River! Visit Long Creek for easy going adventure and quality time together.

Oconee’s trout industry

We’re home to the only cold-water fish hatchery in SC! The cool mountain rivers and streams in northern Oconee County are stocked with trout and are popular destinations for trout fishing.

Taste of Oconee

Tried and true recipes from cooks in Oconee County, SC highlighting locally sourced ingredients.

Fall on Lake Jocassee

Peace. Reflections from one of our tourism partners, Kay Wade, on what Lake Jocassee offers this time of year.

Oconee’s Arts & Historical Landmarks

Passport to Arts & Historical Landmarks is a pocket-size guidebook highlighting twenty-two interesting places of cultural significance within Oconee County, SC.