Environment

A Perfect Valentine’s Weekend Visiting Seneca, SC

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s weekend that’s equal parts charming, relaxing, and delicious, Seneca in Oconee County is the perfect little escape. Think quiet walks downtown, candlelit dinners, local bakeries, cozy wine bars, and scenic views of Lake Keowee. All within a short drive.

Bass Pro Tour on Lake Hartwell

Fishing fans, get ready! The 2026 Bass Pro Tour Stage 2 is heading to Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina, from February 19–22, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be a weekend full of excitement, family fun, and incredible bass fishing action.

Cozy Cabins and Campsites

Winter in the South Carolina mountains has a quiet kind of magic. Crisp air, peaceful trails, and fewer crowds make it the perfect season to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy cozy escapes.

Become a Jocassee Wild Naturalist

An in-depth program is for anyone who's wanted to go further and deeper into the study of the Jocassee Gorges. Classes begin in August 2025 and go through April 2026.

Chattooga River Rafting

Your guide to understanding what makes the Chattooga River so special and suggestions for planning an unforgettable rafting trip down river.

South Carolina 7 Expedition 2025

An annual expedition, that begins in Oconee County, to highlight SC's 7 natural wonders and raise awareness for floodwater prevention and resiliency across the state.

Oconee Nature Keepers

Together, let's combat litter, maintain trails, and safeguard flora and fauna that thrive in our outdoor settings.

South Carolina 7 Expedition 2024

Tom Mullikin leads this annual expedition, that begins in Oconee County, to highlight SC's 7 natural wonders and raise awareness for floodwater prevention and resiliency across the state.

Earth Day Ideas

Ways to care for our wonderful planet on Earth Day--and every day!

Forest Clean Up

Community members joined local Forest Service Ranger Districts to tackle the growing problem of litter within our national forest.

Oconee Bell blooms here!

We're one of only seven counties in the whole country where the delicate Oconee Bell is found growing wild. View it in bloom at Devils Fork State Park mid-March thru early April.