Here’s everything to know about visiting Lake Jocassee. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular ...

Explore South Carolina's hidden gem near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Railway origins meet a chic downtown filled with coffee ...

There's a lake in South Carolina that Travel + Leisure is raving about, and it's bringing island vibes close to home. Lake Jocassee, located in Salem, was first created in 1973 in partnership with the ...

It’s arguably the most exclusive lake in the Upstate, with just 37 homes and public access available only through a state park. Now a rare residential listing has become available on Lake Jocassee. A ...

Layered gray clouds hung low above Lake Jocassee, South Carolina, for our second day of Common Loon research. Despite high winds and heavy rains in the evening forecast, the morning lake was calm ...

Loons bobbed on the early morning ripples as our pontoon boat sped across the open waters of Lake Jocassee, South Carolina. “First loon!” someone exclaimed gleefully, but otherwise we ignored them. At ...

In South Carolina, there is one sneaky creature that piques the curiosity of residents year after year. You can find them hanging out in your backyard, slithering underneath the bushes, or in the ...

Lake Jocassee, a 7,500-acre reservoir in South Carolina, is known for its clear waters and undeveloped shoreline. Fed by waterfalls and mountain streams, the lake offers activities like boat tours and ...