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OUTDOORS

Outdoors

Fish. Hike. Camp, and 1,000

Upstate more fresh-air things to do!

re you in wonder Bird watching is phenomenal
of waterfalls? Day- at Rocky River Nature Park’s
tripping on new trails? 400-acre wetland. There is open
AOr casting a line in water in the river for paddling,
the placid waters … it’s all here in with multi-use equestrian,
Anderson County! cycling, and hiking trails. The
Anderson County recently visitor center has maps and
received a $500,000 grant from wildlife exhibits.
the U.S. Department of Interior The network of hiking and
Land and Water Conservation running trails in the Fants Grove
Fund to develop the new Trail System offers glistening
Piedmont Riverfront Park on the views of Lake Hartwell. The
Saluda River in Piedmont. Phase 300-acre Anderson Sports &
I builds an ADA-accessible kayak Entertainment Center covers
launch, paved sidewalk, nature hundreds of acres of public
paths and habitat enhancements. parkland, playgrounds, and
This is the fifth access facility miles of walking trails.
to support the Upper Saluda The Carolina Wren Park’s
River Blue Trail’s 120 miles of fountain wall is a big hit with kids
paddling opportunities. who get to splash around and
Freshwater fishing is a big cool off in the warm season.
activity here. Lake Hartwell holds Tee times are available at
bass, bream, catfish, walleye, nearly a dozen golf courses in
trout, and other fish, as do other the area.
area freshwater lakes and rivers For more city parks,
(Lakes Russell and Secession are playgrounds, trails, marinas,
large, too). Darwin H. Wright Park campgrounds, sports rentals,
features a fishing pier, nine-hole tennis courts, pickleball
disc golf course, swimming, picnic courts, and more, visit
tables and grills, and play areas. andersonscchamber.com.

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