Adventure

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Whitewater Adventure Gifts

Gift ideas for anyone who loves Life in Long Creek–especially the Chattooga River!
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A Day At Little River

A spot on the Little River is a great place for summer days and also a great fun option on a warm fall afternoon.
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Curated Trip Ideas

Adventure travel writer offers curated tips for what to do, where to eat and stay during a visit to Oconee County, SC
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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 are sure to enjoy!
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Possum Creek Trail

A great hike if you’re in Long Creek! Officially known as the “Opossum Creek Trail”, it’s 2.2 miles each way and leads to waterfalls and a sandy beach along the Chattooga River.
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Outdoors with Jocassee Lake Tours

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A day on the mountain

The area has more to offer than you might think!
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Get out and visit your National Forest!

We’re blessed with tens of thousands of acres of protected forest land in the northern portions of Oconee County. See our top 5 picks for where to enjoy YOUR National Forest.
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Improved Trails to Brasstown Falls

One of Oconee’s most visited waterfall trails has undergone major improvements including: viewing platforms, lots of steps and a bridge over the creek.
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50th year of “Deliverance”

The filming of Deliverance generated public interest and resulted in political decisions that permanently protected one of our most treasured natural places–the Chattooga River.
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Beginners Guide to Yellow Branch & Riley Moore Falls

Suggestions for beginner hikers who dream of hitting harder trails. They might be physically demanding, but what a feeling of accomplishment!
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Romance in Salem, SC

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