OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN THE UPCOUNTRY

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES IN THE UPCOUNTRY The South Carolina Upcountry is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. From the Piedmont to the foothills, nature lovers & sportsmen alike will discover adventure among pristine streams & waterfalls, winding trails & hardwood forests, & the regions best-kept secret: its state parks.Outdoor Adventures in the Upcountry, edited by Michel Stone, is a collection of true stories about hunting, fishing, paddling, birding, & other recreational pursuits by the areas best nature & outdoor writers. This colorful large-format book is beautifully illustrated with dozens of images by nature photographer Ted Borg, whose work has appeared for decades in South Carolina Wildlife magazine.Head to a cool mountain stream for fly-fishing with award-winning novelist Ron Rash of Clemson. Stroll a summer wood with Furman University essayist Joni Tevis. Paddle a meandering Spartanburg creek with John Lane, author of Chattooga. Among the adventures along the way are deer hunting among loblolly pines, a hike around the gem that is Lake Jocassee, & the acrobatics of ravens at Caesars Head. Join these 36 writers as they explore & celebrate all that the Upcountry of South Carolina has to offer nature lovers. ISBN: 1-891885-75-8 publish date: 10/31/2010