Explore the 5 regions of South Carolina and find out what makes each of them unique.
Maps & Images
- Aerial Photography
See the Blue Ridge region from 20,000 feet above the earth. - Images from the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway
Take a look at photos taken along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway.
Water
- Web of Water-Blue Ridge
Watch the video of the Web of Water adventure in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the headwaters of the Saluda River. - Lake Keowee
Lake Keowee is a man-made lake used as cooling water for the nuclear reactors at the Oconee Nuclear Generating Station. - Chattooga River Area
The Chattooga River runs through the border between South Carolina and Georgia. - Waterfalls
There are many waterfalls in the Blue Ridge region.
Cities & Towns
- Greenville
Find out about the events, history, arts, and more about the Greenville area. - Oconee County
Explore the parks, waterfalls, and hiking in Oconee County.
Environment
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| Brook trout. Image courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. |
- The Cove Forest
Cove forests are special types of forests in mountain “coves” or valleys with fertile, damp soil. - Natural State-Blue Ridge
Meet artists who use materials found in nature in the Blue Ridge region to make their art. - Jocassee Gorges
Mountain rivers have carved steep gorges in this unique area. - Kings Mountain
Explore the nature and science of Blacksburg's Kings Mountain.
Landforms
- The Upcountry
A map of the Upcountry and links to all of its counties. - Table Rock Mountain
Explore the Table Rock Mountain in Pickens, SC.
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| Table Rock Mountain is in Pickens County at the Table Rock State Park (elevation 3124'). Image by flickr user Martin LaBar. |
