Jocassee Adventures
Visit Oconee SPOTLIGHT on Jocassee Adventures owner, Mike Atkins. Mike has been a scuba instructor on Lake Jocassee since 1984 and was the first commercial diver to operate on the lake. Lake Jocassee is a “dive mecca” for divers coming from Charlotte and Atlanta. Why? Because Lake Jocassee is really clear, really deep and has
50 Years of Wild & Scenic Rivers
Sesquicentennial Milestone
Oconee Celebrated 150 Years! In 2018, to commemorate 150 years as a county, our Parks, Recreation & Tourism department complied a terrific TO DO list of recommended activities for locals and visitors to the area. 150 ways to spend your days in Oconee County:
Ten Years of Tourism
Many people wonder: “What is tourism?” It’s boat rentals on lakes, rafting on the river, eating at restaurants, staying in lodging and much more. In the 10 years since we have been in operation, tourism to the area has skyrocketed! In 2017, the state tracked 615,000 folks who visited Oconee County. They came for outdoor
The Palmetto Trail
The Palmetto Conservation Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1989 with a mission is “To conserve South Carolina’s natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote active outdoor recreation on the Palmetto Trail and other greenways.” The Palmetto Trail South Carolina’s premier hiking and biking trail. When complete, this trail will
