Category: History & Stories
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Upstate Forever’s Land Trust Attains Fourth National Accreditation: Announces Nearly 450 Acres in New Conservation Easements

Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever recently announced two exciting updates related to its land trust. First, the organization recently…

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Historic Spring Park Inn Opens for Public Tours in Travelers Rest, SC

The Spring Park Inn, a beautifully renovated and preserved 19th-century inn and residence, is officially open for public…

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Chris Miller & The Story of Horseshoe Farm: A Modern Day Hero’s Journey

Story by Lacey Eibert KeigleyPhotos by Jane Howard Photography Most sunny days have a golden hour and we…

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Upstate Forever, landowners protect more than 170 acres of forests and critical waterways in Oconee County

Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever and private landowners recently worked together to finalize conservation easements on two properties…

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Echo Valley Memories

Story and Photos Provided by Joseph Hudson of the Travelers Rest Historical Society Echo Valley Western Theme Park…

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Upstate Forever Protected More than 1,100 Acres in 2024

Local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever announced that the organization’s nationally accredited land trust finalized permanent conservation easements on a total…

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Greenville County’s First Black Coffee Roaster Works in TR: Get to Know Brandon Nelson

Story by Lacey Eibert KeigleyPhotos by Jane Howard Photography His history with coffee is much longer than his…

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Christmas Traditions: A Family Favorite That Highlights the Beauty of a Book

‘Tis the season for traditions and holiday gatherings and that amazing smell of cinnamon and spice. Time to…

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Leopard Forest Celebrates 20 years

Story by Kevin WilliamsPhoto provided by Leopard Forest Coffee This fall, Leopard Forest Coffee turned 20, marking two…

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Bunched Arrowhead: A Rare Treasure

I am walking down a path that winds through a managed meadow. But who is managing it? The…

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Upstate Forever Announces Generations Campaign

Local nonprofit organization seeks to raise $7 million to fund conservation and advocacy work amid rapid regional growth…

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Trivium Homes: Building Custom Homes in the Upstate with a Local

Home. The word means something different to everyone. It’s where you place your head, where you entertain friends,…

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