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291(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 292(max-width: 1020px) 67vw, 293 67vw' width='1200' height='650' alt="Recently protected properties"/> 294 </a> 295 296 <div class="callout"> 297 May 14, 2026 298 </div> 299 300 <p>UF's nationally accredited land trust recently worked with landowners and partners to close on more than 2,100 additional acres of conservation easements across seven counties.</p> 301 302 <p><a href="/blog/land-conservation/recently-protected-properties" class="button"> Read More</a></p> 303 </div> </div> 304 <div class="article small-24 columns"> 305 <div class="clearfix"> 306 <h3><a href="/blog/land-conservation/spotlight-on-upstate-land-conservation-fund">Spotlight on: Upstate Land Conservation Fund</a></h3> 307 308 <a href='/blog/land-conservation/spotlight-on-upstate-land-conservation-fund'> 309 <img src='https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg' srcset=' 310https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg?w=160&auto=format,compress 160w, 311https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg?w=320&auto=format,compress 320w, 312https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg?w=640&auto=format,compress 640w, 313https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg?w=1020&auto=format,compress 1020w, 314https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg?w=1200&auto=format,compress 1200w, 315https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg?w=1440&auto=format,compress 1440w, 316https://upstateforever.imgix.net/cinder-branch-2023-6-15-16-1293607273.jpg?w=1920&auto=format,compress 1920w' sizes=' 317(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 318(max-width: 1020px) 67vw, 319 67vw' width='1200' height='650' alt="Spotlight on: Upstate Land Conservation Fund"/> 320 </a> 321 322 <div class="callout"> 323 May 13, 2026 324 </div> 325 326 <p>The first of its kind in South Carolina, the Upstate Land Conservation Fund (ULCF) unites the missions and expertise of local conservation groups to accelerate the protection of our most special natural places.</p> 327 328 <p><a href="/blog/land-conservation/spotlight-on-upstate-land-conservation-fund" class="button"> Read More</a></p> 329 </div> </div> 330 <div class="article small-24 columns"> 331 <div class="clearfix"> 332 <h3><a href="/blog/special-places/day-trips">Day Trips: Explore Upstate South Carolina</a></h3> 333 334 <a href='/blog/special-places/day-trips'> 335 <img src='https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg' srcset=' 336https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg?w=160&auto=format,compress 160w, 337https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg?w=320&auto=format,compress 320w, 338https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg?w=640&auto=format,compress 640w, 339https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg?w=1020&auto=format,compress 1020w, 340https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg?w=1200&auto=format,compress 1200w, 341https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg?w=1440&auto=format,compress 1440w, 342https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-2499784467.jpg?w=1920&auto=format,compress 1920w' sizes=' 343(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 344(max-width: 1020px) 67vw, 345 67vw' width='1200' height='650' alt="Day Trips: Explore Upstate South Carolina"/> 346 </a> 347 348 <div class="callout"> 349 May 13, 2026 350 </div> 351 352 <p>Our staff have compiled some quick and easy day trips across Upstate South Carolina to help you connect with the natural wonders that sustain our life, health, and happiness.</p> 353 354 <p><a href="/blog/special-places/day-trips" class="button"> Read More</a></p> 355 </div> </div> 356 <div class="article small-24 columns"> 357 <div class="clearfix"> 358 <h3><a href="/blog/special-places/relax-by-the-water-in-anderson-county">Relax by the water in Anderson County</a></h3> 359 360 <a href='/blog/special-places/relax-by-the-water-in-anderson-county'> 361 <img src='https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg' srcset=' 362https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg?w=160&auto=format,compress 160w, 363https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg?w=320&auto=format,compress 320w, 364https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg?w=640&auto=format,compress 640w, 365https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg?w=1020&auto=format,compress 1020w, 366https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg?w=1200&auto=format,compress 1200w, 367https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg?w=1440&auto=format,compress 1440w, 368https://upstateforever.imgix.net/macstone-15821262529367.jpg?w=1920&auto=format,compress 1920w' sizes='
369(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 370(max-width: 1020px) 67vw, 371 67vw' width='1200' height='650' alt="Relax by the water in Anderson County"/> 372 </a> 373 374 <div class="callout"> 375 May 12, 2026 376 </div> 377 378 <p>If youâre looking for a restorative, slow-paced outdoor day, cast a line or take a peaceful walk where forest trails meet the water.</p> 379 380 <p><a href="/blog/special-places/relax-by-the-water-in-anderson-county" class="button"> Read More</a></p> 381 </div> </div> 382 <div class="article small-24 columns"> 383 <div class="clearfix"> 384 <h3><a href="/blog/special-places/chase-waterfalls-and-mountain-bike-adventure-in-oconee-county">Chase waterfalls and mountain bike adventure in Oconee County</a></h3> 385 386 <a href='/blog/special-places/chase-waterfalls-and-mountain-bike-adventure-in-oconee-county'> 387 <img src='https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg' srcset=' 388https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg?w=160&auto=format,compress 160w, 389https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg?w=320&auto=format,compress 320w, 390https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg?w=640&auto=format,compress 640w, 391https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg?w=1020&auto=format,compress 1020w, 392https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg?w=1200&auto=format,compress 1200w, 393https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg?w=1440&auto=format,compress 1440w, 394https://upstateforever.imgix.net/issaqueenafalls2136613092.jpg?w=1920&auto=format,compress 1920w' sizes=' 395(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 396(max-width: 1020px) 67vw, 397 67vw' width='1200' height='650' alt="Chase waterfalls and mountain bike adventure in Oconee County"/> 398 </a> 399 400 <div class="callout"> 401 May 12, 2026 402 </div> 403 404 <p>Lace up your hiking boots or bring a kayak â this corner of SC rewards those willing to explore.</p> 405 406 <p><a href="/blog/special-places/chase-waterfalls-and-mountain-bike-adventure-in-oconee-county" class="button"> Read More</a></p> 407 </div> </div> 408 <div class="article small-24 columns"> 409 <div class="clearfix"> 410 <h3><a href="/blog/special-places/explore-cool-urban-greenways-in-spartanburg-county">Explore cool urban greenways in Spartanburg County</a></h3> 411 412 <a href='/blog/special-places/explore-cool-urban-greenways-in-spartanburg-county'> 413 <img src='https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg' srcset=' 414https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg?w=160&auto=format,compress 160w, 415https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg?w=320&auto=format,compress 320w, 416https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg?w=640&auto=format,compress 640w, 417https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg?w=1020&auto=format,compress 1020w, 418https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg?w=1200&auto=format,compress 1200w, 419https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg?w=1440&auto=format,compress 1440w, 420https://upstateforever.imgix.net/fw24-advocate-staff-features-allie-martinsen-spartanburg-lpp-21723394969.jpg?w=1920&auto=format,compress 1920w' sizes=' 421(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 422(max-width: 1020px) 67vw, 423 67vw' width='1200' height='650' alt="Explore cool urban greenways in Spartanburg County"/> 424 </a> 425 426 <div class="callout"> 427 May 12, 2026 428 </div> 429 430 <p>Whether you want to stick to paved paths, take a historical and cultural tour, or immerse yourself in nature, the downtown Spartanburg area has something for everyone.</p> 431 432 <p><a href="/blog/special-places/explore-cool-urban-greenways-in-spartanburg-county" class="button"> Read More</a></p> 433 </div> </div> 434 <div class="article small-24 columns"> 435 <div class="clearfix"> 436 <h3><a href="/blog/special-places/take-in-mountain-views-in-pickens-county">Take in mountain views in Pickens County</a></h3> 437 438 <a href='/blog/special-places/take-in-mountain-views-in-pickens-county'> 439 <img src='https://upstateforever.imgix.net/grant-meadow469363326.jpg' srcset=' 440https://upstateforever.imgix.net/grant-meadow469363326.jpg?w=160&auto=format,compress 160w, 441https://upstateforever.imgix.net/grant-meadow469363326.jpg?w=320&auto=format,compress 320w, 442https://upstateforever.imgix.net/grant-meadow469363326.jpg?w=640&auto=format,compress 640w, 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