By Susan A. Sistare, produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. When I told my brother, an avid mountain biker, that I was going to visit Croft State Park, he responded casually, "Cool. It's two bucks to get in. But I guess you knew that." Actually, I didn't know that. "What can you…
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The start of fall in Spartanburg usually isn’t accompanied, at least not immediately, by cooler weather. The morning air starts cool, but the mercury settles decidedly higher in the afternoon. Despite that off-season warmth, Spartanburg is a great place to take in fall college sports. Spartanburg’s…
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It's easy to hit the trails in the Hub City. Leave job stress and that pile of laundry behind and head to Spartanburg for some refreshing outdoor fun. Opportunities for adventure abound, whether you prefer to be on foot, in a kayak, on a bike, or on horseback. Here are six popular places to breathe…
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One of the area’s most charming and most popular parks, the picturesque Cleveland Park has something for everyone looking to spend a few hours enjoying the outdoors in Spartanburg. Cleveland Park sits in the heart of Spartanburg, only a few minutes from downtown. The park has been renovated…
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Every time New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson swats a shot into the stands or puts down a thunderous dunk, part of Spartanburg cheers. Zion, who’s verging on becoming a star identified by one name (think Beyoncé), brought Spartanburg’s basketball credibility to another level during his time…
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Whether you’re strolling past downtown Landrum storefronts in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains or taking in the fervor of new activity in Woodruff, it’s easy to see the small-town charm Spartanburg County has to offer. Towns across this upstate county are growing more and more vibrant as…
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Whether you’re breaking in new shoes, working out, getting some fresh air, or taking your four-legged friend for a walk, the Mary Black Rail Trail is the place for you. The Rail Trail, a two-mile trail just south of Downtown Spartanburg, is Spartanburg’s most-used outdoor amenity, giving residents…
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Vivid blues and greens. Breezes as relaxing as sighs. Crystalline waters rippling. Thrushes and warblers soaring overhead as woodpeckers tap out a constant beat. Spartanburg County is overflowing with ways to make a splash and beat the heat, whether you crave heart-pounding adventure or relaxing…
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We're starting to get really excited for the the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) coming to the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) September 11-23, 2018. Much like the Olympics, this sporting event is held every four years and is beloved by people the world over. But while the event is…
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Disc Golf from Joe Canali on Vimeo. Not far off of Highway 9 in Boiling Springs, my friend Rhonda and I found the Shoally Creek disc golf course, a beautiful little spot on the grounds of Va-Du-Mar McMillan Park, a county-owned park north of Spartanburg. We were complete newbies at this…
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