North Carolina’s first Alpine coaster now open in Banner Elk
If you’re looking for a one-tank trip from the Upstate that offers fun for all ages, check out Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, North Carolina’s first Alpine coaster now open in Banner Elk.
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Upstate muralist Jim Juras creates art that is life-sized and lasting
Seneca resident Jim Juras creates art that is life-sized and lasting. As a muralist, he enjoys the challenge of creating art that tells a story and shapes a sense of place.
TreeTop Quest Greenville cuts ribbon this week on Upstate’s first aerial adventure park
Located inside Westside Park just five minutes from downtown Greenville, TreeTop Quest Greenville is the Upstate’s first aerial adventure park with 88 obstacles and 27 ziplines on five courses for ages four and up.
Stone Ashe Vineyard creates Old World feel in the Blue Ridge Mountains
The new Stone Ashe Vineyard in Hendersonville, NC brings a touch of the Old World to a 67-acre ridgetop setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Phoenix of Anderson’s monthly fabric sales welcome visitors from across the Southeast
If you’ve attended one of their monthly sales, you know All About Fabrics, but you may not know that this fourth-generation Upstate textile company has a wholesale and export business that ships cloth and finished products to customers in more than 45 countries.
Celebrate National Hotdog Day at Skins’ where every day is hotdog day
It’s National Hog Dog Day, a day to celebrate the culinary delight that’s an undeniable American favorite. To honor the day and the dog, Livin’ Upstate visited Skins’ Hotdogs where every day is hotdog day.
Lake Conestee Park Nature Preserve welcomes hikers, bikers and birders
If you’d like to take a scenic stroll or a beautiful bike ride not far from the city, Lake Conestee Park Nature Preserve off Mauldin Road in Greenville County is the perfect place.
Greenville Downtown Airport launches aviation art contest to celebrate SC Aviation Week
Greenville Downtown Airport has launched an art contest to highlight South Carolina Aviation Week, August 15 – 22. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to the airport’s Runway Café.
The Scoop Ice Cream Shop & Eats is a cool stop in Six Mile
With more than 25 ice cream flavors and almost 10 varieties of its signature Freakshake, The Scoop Ice Cream Shop & Eats in Six Mile is a popular stop.
Cheers! Trail offers 17 different tasting experiences in and around Hendersonville
With the Blue Ridge Mountains as a backdrop, the Cheers! Trail showcases four types of craft beverages and a selection of 17 different tasting experiences that include nine breweries, three wineries, two cideries and one meadery.
Controlling summertime pests inside and outside your home
This time of year, when the weather pattern features afternoon showers, ants inside our homes and mosquitoes on the patio are commonplace. Learn more about controlling summertime pests inside and outside your home.
Greenlink fleet getting greener with six new electric buses on the way
Greenville Transit Authority, aka Greenlink, was awarded a $5 million grant from FTA’s 2020 Low or No-emission “Lo-No” Bus Program. It was the public transportation system’s fourth grant in as many budget cycles, allowing Greenlink to put more green in its bus fleet.
Cole’s Bait Shop and Lake Robinson a winning combination for a day on the water
If you’re into fishing, kayaking, canoeing or simply a peaceful afternoon on the water, visit Lake Robinson in Greer SC. And if you don’t have a kayak or canoe of your own, Cole’s Bait Shop can fix you up.
New Greenville mill tours tell stories of area’s textile roots
Learn more about Greenville’s textile heritage and the entrepreneurs who built the industry during new mill tours offered by Greenville History & Culinary Tours.
Forbes names FGP, Find Great People among nation’s best recruitment companies for third year
For the third year in a row, Greenville-based FGP, Find Great People has been named one of the best recruitment companies in the nation by Forbes Magazine.
Anderson County Museum explores accomplishments of the Electric City
Anderson County Museum houses exhibits from aviation to turbines and textiles that bring to life the history of education, industry, transportation, military life, religion and sports in the Electric City.
John Nolan’s Lost Restaurants of Greenville remembers city’s culinary pioneers
In his new book, Lost Restaurants of Greenville, author John M. Nolan preserves the stories of 28 of the city’s pioneering restaurants like Charlie’s Steakhouse, Vince Perone’s and Bistro Europa.
Clemson man’s TikTok video goes viral with more than two million views and growing
A Clemson man’s TikTok video about an Arby’s bag has been viewed more than two million times, earning him gift cards and limited-edition Meat Sweats from the national fast food chain.
