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SC Apple Festival

Oconee County is the largest apple producing region in South Carolina. Annual festival on Sept....

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Curated Trip Ideas

Adventure travel writer offers curated tips for what to do, where to eat and stay...

Vangeli’s wins Award of Excellence

One of Oconee’s upscale restaurants was awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2022!

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Spotlight on Walhalla Performing Arts Center

Housed in the Historic Walhalla Civic Auditorium, the Walhalla Performing Arts Center offers an intimate...

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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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Plan a Couples Weekend of Outdoor Adventure

Travel writer, Anna Cook, has tips for planning a weekend getaway that adventure loving couples...

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Heads up out there

Helpful tips for hiking to ensure visitors have a safe and wonderful experience when visiting...

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Delight Dad

Fun father’s day activities you can do with dad.

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South Carolina 7 Expedition

Tom Mullikin leads this second annual expedition to highlight SC’s 7 natural wonders and raise...

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Come out and play!

We’re a short drive from major southern cities. Quaint towns and memorable ways to unplug...

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Jocassee is an Adventure Paradise!

Drop anchor, disembark and explore!  Active folks can scamper over huge boulders and rock outcroppings...

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Memorial Day Weekend

A nice long weekend is the perfect time to enjoy Oconee’s lakes, rivers & waterfalls!...