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Parks February 10th 2025

Spartanburg's almost 1,000-acre Glendale Nature Park opens soon. Here's when.

Spartanburg County’s newest 945-acre nature park is set to open to the public in April. In 2026...

Trails January 27th 2025

Self-described hippie and jock, this former teacher helped build Spartanburg's trail network

He’s a shaggy beard with a warm smile and mismatched socks on lanky legs — often of the Turkey...

Trails December 23rd 2024

The Dan has a new boss. MacDonald joins Spartanburg's PAL as trails development director.

Spartanburg nonprofit Play. Advocate. Live Well., which oversees the county’s Daniel Morgan trail...

Trails December 10th 2024

Spartanburg County will fund a new trail from Glendale Shoals, the latest in The Dan

New trail from Glendale Shoals to Goldmine Road is the latest planned addition to Spartanburg...

Food October 18th 2024

PAL Receives $115,000 Grant to Strengthen the Food Hub

We’re excited to announce that PAL has been awarded a $115,000 grant from the Reinvestment Fund to...

Trails October 5th 2024

Dozens of volunteers hit the trails to help with PAL clean up efforts after Helene

These Spartanburg County residents hit the trails Saturday morning, but not for a jog or bike ride. ...

Parks August 19th 2024

Duncan Park Lake open to boating and fishing for first time in decades

It was identified during the Duncan Park Revisioning Plan as a priority by a steering committee of...

Trails August 13th 2024

Discussions continue on plans for proposed Saluda Grade Rail Trail

A meeting was held Tuesday night in Inman to lay out plans and possibilities for the trail

Trails August 6th 2024

Spartanburg's trail system could grow by 20 miles in 4 years. Here's where

In addition, PAL and its partner organizations secured a purchase agreement for the Saluda Grade...

Parks July 29th 2024

SC lake hasn't allowed fishing since the 1950s. Now, it's packed with bass and open to the public

The lake's sunfish numbers are a bit too low, so DNR is stocking them. By Christian Boschult...

Parks July 23rd 2024

Duncan Park Lake reopens for non-motorized boating and fishing after decades

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) -Dust off your kayaks and head to Duncan Park Lake, as the 14-acre...

Trails July 11th 2024

Saluda Grade Trail one of four Appalachia projects awarded grants

SALUDA, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Saluda Grade Trail was awarded a $450,000 grant; it is one of four...