An Afternoon on the Rail Trail
Thursday, August 29, 2019
[caption id="attachment_7983" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Runners along the Rail Trail, courtesy Kavin Bradner.[/caption] 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 Sp
Continue Reading >Outdoor Essentials: How to Pack for a Trip to Spartanburg
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
While getaways are exciting to say the least, packing is arguably the worst part of any vacation—especially when you're going "off the grid" for a couple of days and don't necessarily have the luxury of having a few basics provided for like you might at a hotel. If you're planning your next outdoor excursion or camping trip, might we suggest a little trip to Spartanbur
Continue Reading >Splash into Spartanburg County: 10 cool ways to enjoy Spartanburg’s rivers and lakes
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Vivid blues and greens. Breezes as relaxing as sighs. Crystalline waters rippling like smile lines. Thrushes and warblers soaring overhead as woodpeckers tap out a constant beat. Rivers and lakes abound with natural beauty. Spartanburg County, South Carolina is overflowing with ways to splash into the blue, whether you crave heart-pounding adventure or relaxing shoreline
Continue Reading >Spartan Race Stories: Crystal Pace
Thursday, November 01, 2018
Spartan Racers often use the host city’s name as shorthand for a reoccurring race. That helps them remember more about the host city, with many racers deciding to visit again after conquering the obstacle course race. Crystal Pace – who visited West Virginia after racing there last year – knows this could be a big deal for Spartanburg. “If we can hold on to the ra
Continue Reading >Spartan Race Stories: Akash Garg
Friday, October 12, 2018
Akash Garg climbed over walls, crawled through mud and ran through fire. All he wanted was to sit down, relax and have a beer at his favorite Downtown Spartanburg spot, Main Street Pub, with his fellow Spartan Race competitors. He wanted to show off his hometown with its vibrant restaurant scene and growing downtown. Last year, sore and tired from the race, Garg had that
Continue Reading >Top Things to See at the 2018 World Equestrian Games
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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 well known within the global equestrian community, non-riders may not be
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