Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway

Here for the hikes? Make your way to the Indian Rock Cave & Trail (10 minutes’ drive) for a fairly easy trail past a historic log cabin and cool rock formations. Other easy-going and incredibly scenic trails include the Collins Creek Trailhead (40 minutes) and the Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail (45 minutes) through woods with views of the river and dam. Those should be a good warm-up for the more challenging Sugar Loaf Mountain National Nature Trail (25 minutes), which has gorgeous views over the lake and great birdwatching spots. Or perhaps you’d rather chill out and swim at Sandy Beach (45 minutes) on Greers Ferry Lake or from the Devils Fork Recreation Area (15 minutes), which also has boat ramps. The South Fork Nature Center (40 minutes) has more wildlife trails, yet again, and a natural history museum with a marine tank, butterfly garden and wildflower garden.