Be smart and safe in extreme heat: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
More than 100 million people were under dire warnings of excessive heat for two weeks.
Outdoors & Recreation
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Greenville’s skatepark, pump track plans in motion after community advocacy
The closest outdoor skatepark for Greenville's skateboarders is located at Poe Mill.
Swamp Rabbit Trail extension gets $20M federal grant
Construction is expected to begin in February 2026.
18-court pickleball complex opens at East Riverside Park
The $1.7 million complex brings the county’s outdoor pickleball court total to 30.
The photograph that changed our view of the world: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The watchword all across the country was, “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.”
How the Reedy River got its name: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The story of how the river got its name goes back to the time when South Carolina was a British colony.
Honor Tower, Greenville’s next landmark, breaks ground
A groundbreaking for the long-planned observation tower was held June 11.
New mountain biking trail opens along Swamp Rabbit Trail
The entrance to the trail is located to the side of Think Tank Brew Lab, located at 101 Airport Road.
YMCA Camp Greenville dedicates cabin to former executive director
The Charlie Johnson cabin is situated on the site of the original Camp Greenville cabins built in 1925.
Greenville County outlines vision for new Oakland Plantation historic park
Planning for the park is still in early stages but is expected to include educational components centered on the historic structures.
There’s a culinary path to coping with cicadas: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
Cicadas are actually consumed in several countries around the world, and people who eat them say they are quite good.
Garden groundbreaking enjoyed best in solitude: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
Dennis Chastain says he's the first to admit that a garden requires a lot of work.
Naturaland Trust secures 660 acres along Scenic Highway 11 corridor
After 12 years of effort, Naturaland Trust has secured several key properties for protection along Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway in northern Pickens County.
It’s showtime for SC’s native azaleas: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
On a narrow ridge of Horse Mountain in the Jocassee Gorges there is a particularly attractive flame azalea bush.
Water stations added at Paris Mountain, other state parks with Duke Energy grant
The stations are being installed at common visitation areas or trailheads within the parks in counties served by Duke Energy Carolinas.