Adventure

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

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!

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.

Outdoors with Jocassee Lake Tours

Fresh air, the great outdoors and a glorious experience on the lake! That’s what you can expect from one of our favorite tourism partners, Jocassee Lake Tours. Meet Brooks and Kay Wade, owner-operators of Jocassee Lake Tours Brooks and Kay came to Lake Jocassee to camp out. They fell in love with the area and

A day on the mountain

The area has more to offer than you might think!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Romance in Salem, SC

Help For Planning You’re Visit to Salem: Make it a date to remember Outdoors with Jocassee Lake Tours Lake Jocassee on a Budget Jocassee Adventures Fall on Lake Jocassee Loon Research on Lake Jocassee Oconee Bell Blooms Here! Tips For Heading to Salem, SC The only public access onto Lake Jocassee is through Devils Fork

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!

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.