Greenville wheelsports park gets finalized design, new name
Approximately 10 acres of land adjacent to the Greenville Downtown Airport will be transformed into a new public park.
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Conestee Nature Preserve adds 2.6 acres, seeks annexations: Greenville Planning Commission notes
Conestee Nature Preserve petitioned the commission to annex and rezone three new property purchases
Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns Jan. 22
The Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns Jan. 22 to 25 at the Greenville Convention Center.
2025 Rewind: Conservation and outdoors
Despite setbacks from wildfires and historic storms, conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts scored notable successes in 2025.
Greer approves final $69.3M package for sports, events complex: City Council notes
The funding covers construction of the main 205,000-square-foot building, which is expected to meet the city's current and future recreation needs.
Greenville wraps up wheelsports park design process
The city of Greenville’s wheelsports park has entered the final stages of the design process.
Upstate Forever secures new conservation easements, achieves renewed accreditation
Snow Hill Farm was one of four properties that are newly protected by conservation easements secured by Upstate Forever.
Sustain SC awards second round of grants to conservation projects
The nonprofit organization’s grants were awarded to eight projects located across seven counties in South Carolina.
Giving Matters: Sustain SC connects commerce and conservation for a more sustainable future
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to vital coastal wetlands, South Carolina’s abundant natural resources are part of its allure for those who want to live and do business here.
From the editor: Remembering Dennis Chastain, who shared his love of nature with all
For many years, he shared his love of the Upstate’s wonders. How many value this place a little more because of Dennis Chastain?
Unity Park playground to close for repairs Dec. 8
The city of Greenville announced Unity Park’s playground will close Dec. 8 for two to three weeks for repairs.
Third public meeting scheduled for Greenville wheelsports park
It will be the final opportunity to provide feedback on the park’s design before the project is presented to Greenville City Council.
The circuitous story behind your Thanksgiving turkey: Field Notes with Dennis Chastain
The story of how the domestic wild turkey morphed into the flightless Thanksgiving bird crosses the Atlantic twice.
Dennis Chastain, Upstate SC naturalist, historian and writer, dies at 73
Celebrated for his encyclopedic knowledge of Pickens County and Upcountry South Carolina, Chastain shared his love for the region generously.
Friends of Paris Mountain launch fundraiser to rebuild amphitheater stage
By rebuilding the Paris Mountain State Park amphitheater stage, supporters hope to enable the return of Music in the Woods concerts.