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I moved to Columbia just two months ago, and although a lot has happened here, from floods and water outages to the Head Ball Coach resigning, everything is okay here. After selling my K-3 earlier this year, I purchased a KS-2 kit this week, and I am excited to get out and use the camera.

I am looking for two things. One would be a good place for fall foliage in two weeks (the weekend of October 31 and November 1). The other is to say hello to any neighbors in the area!

Welcome aboard. Close to Columbia you'll find Beidler State Forest.

You also might find some good color at Cesar's Head State Park to the west of you in a few weeks.

Yeah, for the foliage, Ceasar's Head is the place to go, or up on the Parkway. Also, you definitely want to check out Riverbanks Zoo if you haven't already.

Caesers Head sounds like a good place to go. I want to visit Greenville anyway. I will probably get to Brevard early in November but it may be past prime by then.

I haven't been to the zoo, but there should be plenty of opportunities for that.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Lots of waterfalls around the Brevard area and three as well in Dupont State Forest if you are in that area.

We have been away from the area for six months on an extended trip but let me say welcome to Columbia. We have lived in the city since '93 and find it to be a great central location for the Smoky's and for the beach.
If you like photographing birds, etc. there is no better place than Huntington Beach SP. Waterfalls are abundant in the upstate. The upstate has loads of wonderful state parks too with lots of hiking trails.

A bit further up the road into NC is Transylvania County. (Highlands NC is within that county)
TONS of waterfalls many road accessible.
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I love Highlands. Really beautiful country around there. The town has gotten a tad ritzy though but they do have some fantastic restaurants.

I haven't had any photo excursions, too busy at work. I did drive to Brevard for a meeting, but captured only a few shots as there just wasn't time. We have visited Highlands a few times many years ago, but I remember the waterfalls around the area.

Happy holidays to all!