When we moved to Greenville, South Carolina, we had no idea how popular the area had become since Bonnie was a child growing up here. Now, Upstate South Carolina is one of the top destinations in the United States for visiting and for living, with tremendous growth in both. The Upstate area, along with the southwestern area of North Carolina and the northeastern border of Georgia, is known for appreciating the natural beauty all around and working to preserve it. Upstate Forever and other organizations have worked for decades to add miles of preserved natural land, keeping the natural environment green and thriving for those who have called it home through generations and who choose to live here now and in the future as well as for visitors. From Greenville’s busiest city streets, we can see the mountains in the skyline, the tallest of which is Sassafras Mountain at 3,554 …