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Stunning Hiking Guide to Spring in South Carolina
Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation, bringing warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers. With such a welcoming climate, there’s no better way to step into Spring than to get outside with Sherry Jackson and her new guidebook, Five-Star Trails: South Carolina’s Upstate.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be captivated by the Upstate’s mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and trails. Also, there is an extensive trail system along the Foothills and Appalachian Trails, offering plenty of opportunities to hike or backpack. A variety of hikes are available in this diverse geographical wonderland, from easy to moderate to strenuous. The Cowpens Battlefield Trail offers a walk through history and a hike to Nine Times Preserve reveals hidden gems in the form of stunning views.
Each hike features updated driving directions to trailheads; revised trail descriptions; and critical at-a-glance information on distance, difficulty, and elevation profiles. Five-Star Trails: South Carolina Upstate (Menasha Ridge Press, April 2023) provides plenty of options for you and your family to lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!
About the Author
Sherry Jackson’s love of travel came at a young age. She has traversed through jungles, snorkeled the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, and wandered the streets of Paris, always searching for her next adventure. Her articles have been featured in a variety of outlets including USA Today, Blue Ridge Country, Foothills Spotlight Magazine, Jetsetter, BootsnAll, Gadling, Yahoo, The
Simpsonville Sentinel, and countless other print and online publications.