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; The Daniel Morgan Trail System.
(Spartanburg County). " The Dan " is an ongoing
project with over 50 miles of universally
accessible walking paths. Ten completed
trails offer nature preserves, historic
Drayton Mills Marketplace, woodlands,
waterfalls, cycling; access to The Palmetto
Trail. YR (palspartanburg.org)
; Denver Downs Farm. (Anderson). This
900-acre farmstead is on the National
Register of Historic Places. The Garrison
family focuses on corn, soybeans, small
grains and more. Working farm is open to
the public for the purposes of agritourism;
offers 35 activities; live entertainment. YR
(denverdownsfarm.com)
; Whitewater Rafting - Chattooga
River. (Oconee County). Raft one of the few
National Wild and Scenic Rivers in the
country. This 50-mile free-flowing river
has Class IV and V rapids, deeply forested
banks, rugged gorges, swimming holes. YR
(discoversouthcarolina.com/chattooga-wildand-scenic-river)
;
Hagood Mill Historic Site & Folklife
Center. (Pickens ). Step back in time with
an immersive experience featuring an
1845 working grist mill, historic cabins, a
blacksmith shop, cotton gin, mercantile
shop and a petroglyph site. Demonstrations
in metalsmithing, quilting, wood carving,
beekeeping, moonshining, hearth cooking.
YR (hagoodmillhistoricsite.com)
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ABOVE: Greenville's Falls Park on the Reedy features the Liberty Bridge, accessible via the Prisma
Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
LOWER: Anderson's Green Pond Landing and Event offers outdoor activities as well as a new
amphitheater for concerts, plays and celebrations.
; Overmountain Victory National
Historic Trail. (Blacksburg). Hike the
circumference of a 200-acre Lake Whelchel
on a 6.7-mile loop trail. This moderate,
uncrowded location is perfect for any pace.
Lake is popular for fishing. YR (sctrails.net/
trails/trail/lake-whelchel)
; Broad River Blueway. (Cherokee County).
Take a paddling trip on one of the state's
least populated waterway areas with slow
flow and wide, clear channels. Portage is
also available further south at Ninety-Nine
Islands Dam where the river has a Wild and
Scenic designation. YR (upstateforever.org/
blueway-mapping)
; Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail.
(Greenville). This 22-mile multi-use trail is
mostly along the Reedy River. Restrooms,
bike lanes and routes, ample parking.
Paved portion is wheelchair accessible. YR
(greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit)
; Hampton Heights Historic District.
(Spartanburg). Take a walking tour of this 45acre
neighborhood where 375 residences
retain their 1890-1930 architectural
and historical significance. Home styles
include Craftsman, Queen Anne, NeoClassical,
Four-Square and Bungalow. YR
(hamptonheights.net)
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; Barefoot Acres. (Fountain Inn). Ride
zipline courses and hike the trails to see
wildlife. Take a tour behind the scenes,
build outdoor skills, learn horticulture
and how to identify plants and animals
in nature and visit the petting zoo. YR
(barefootacresfountaininn.com)
; Green Pond Landing and Event
Center. (Anderson ). Outdoor activities
include the weigh-ins from Lake Hartwell
bass fishing tournaments, views of the
water and wildlife. New amphitheater will
host concerts, plays and celebrations. YR
(Facebook for events calendar)
; The Foothills Trail. (Oconee County). This
77-mile, two-state National Recreation
Trail passes through national forests and
wilderness areas with spectacular vistas
and waterfalls. Perfect for day walks and
through-hikes. YR (foothillstrail.org)
; Grand Central Station Disc Golf
Course. (Central). Play this 18-hole course
through a 37-acre mix of open and wooded
land. Test your skills on the upstate's
" longest and toughest disc course. " A
professional course, but all players are
welcomed. YR (Facebook for latest info)

http://www.palspartanburg.org http://www.denverdownsfarm.com http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/chattooga-wild-and-scenic-river http://www.sctrails.net/trails/trail/lake-whelchel http://www.barefootacresfountaininn.com http://www.upstateforever.org/blueway-mapping http://www.hagoodmillhistoricsite.com http://www.foothillstrail.org http://www.greenvillerec.com/swamprabbit http://www.hamptonheights.net http://www.BLUERIDGECOUNTRY.COM

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