Nature

Virtual Visits

Suggestions to help clear your mind, keep your sanity, and feel normal for awhile if you’re visiting during social distancing

Oconee’s National Forest

There are 80,000 acres of National Forest in Oconee County, SC. We encourage you to hike, bike or boat to find them!

Chau-Ram has grown!

Chau Ram County Park has increased in size and now includes 400-acres of protected land to be used for public recreation.

Men’s Journal Pick

The little town of Salem, SC gets recognized by Men's Journal as one of the top 50 places to view Fall color!

Photo Challenge Contest

Week-long photo contest challenging visitors to show us their favorite ways to experience Oconee County. Contest runs Sept. 24-30, 2019.

Active Travel Adventures

Kit Parks of Active Travel Adventures chatted with the guides from Jocassee Lake Tours and got the inside scoop on their favorite ways to experience the wild beauty on Lake Jocassee.

Rural Scenic Long Creek, SC

Ever heard of Long Creek? Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, it might seem to be “in the middle of know where”. But its a locale with a good old days vibe. It remains rural with thousands of acres of National Forest land and rolling countryside where fruit orchards thrive. The area is best known