Pretty Place Chapel, YMCA Camp Greenville damaged by Hurricane Helene
The famous open-air chapel sits atop Stone Mountain in northern Greenville County. A portion of the structure’s roof was ripped off by Hurricane Helene.
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Greenville County may get new state park after Naturaland Trust conservation effort
An effort to protect a 365-acre piece of property in northern Greenville County from development may yield a new state park if all the pieces fall into place.
Lessons from Hurricane Helene: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
Words alone cannot convey the total impact of Hurricane Helene on Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, says Dennis Chastain in this week's Field Notes.
Field Notes: Be alert for deer crossing the road this time of year
Raise your hand if you’ve had this happen. You’re driving down a rural road and a deer comes out of nowhere and runs across the road right in front of you. What do you do?
Everything Outdoor Fest returns to Simpsonville’s Historic Hopkins Farm
Everything Outdoor Fest will also include workshops, exhibits, demos and live entertainment like music by Darby Wilcox.
It’s time to plant a sallet patch: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
I tend to forget planting greens every year, because in late summer I’m not in the mindset of planting anything in the garden.
Greenville trails: Updating 5 ongoing projects
Greenville City Council reviewed ongoing trail projects during a work session on Sept. 9.
Green options for mosquito combat: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
A reader contacted Dennis Chastain recently with an interesting dilemma.
Prisma Health opens $2.3M adaptive sports, wellness center in Unity Park
Physical, occupational and recreational outpatient therapy will be provided at the center using innovative rehabilitation technologies.
Retiring Table Rock park naturalist reflects on decades of service
The soft-spoken park naturalist got his love for the outdoors growing up on a Minnesota farm.
Adventures of the sardine survey: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
A “sardine survey” is not what you think. It involves neither a boat nor a trip to the coast.
Saluda Grade Trail coalition signs contract to purchase historic rail corridor
The exact terms of the sale are subject to a confidentiality agreement at the request of Norfolk Southern.
Upstate Greenways and Trails Alliance works to advance trail connectivity
With the success of the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail, it would seem self-evident to most people that trails are a good idea.
Naturaland Trust to preserve another 365 acres along SC Highway 11
"I’d much rather see (the property) saved and people in the area be able to enjoy it." — Holland Satterfield, Land owner
Why Greenville was named for Nathanael Greene: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
In 1780, British forces captured Charles Town and the entire South Carolina Provincial Army, along with all their armaments and supplies.