Along The Greenway: A Blog
Wayside exhibits, history tours prove greenways aren’t just for exercise
Cayce has a rich history and does a good job of explaining its past. You can learn a lot at Cayce Historical Museum, you can check out the wayside exhibits along the Cayce Riverwalk, or you can take virtual history tours offered through the 12,000 Year History Park....
Greenway flood lesson: Heavy rain elsewhere in river basins can have huge impact in Midlands
Most of Lexington and Richland counties received less than two inches of rain in the second week of November 2020, a relative pittance spread out over 48 hours. That sort of soaking seldom causes more than a minor blip on river levels. But the West Columbia and Cayce...
Along The Greenway: More parking planned for Saluda Riverwalk
Saluda Riverwalk users parking on Candi Lane in recent weeks might have noticed signs about zoning and planning commission items involving riverfront property. Don’t worry. The changes proposed represent a positive for recreation enthusiasts and should improve public...
Along The Greenway: Canal repairs
As we celebrate the City of Columbia and the Federal Emergency Management Agency finally announcing an agreement to repair the 2015 flood damage to the Columbia Canal, everyone involved needs to consider how the work can have the most positive impact on the community....
Along The Greenway: National Recognition
Before it even officially opens, the Saluda Riverwalk has earned recognition from an international organization that celebrates making waterfronts accessible for public use. The Waterfront Center, a non-profit based in Washington, D.C., selected the riverfront trail...
Along The Greenway: Branding
A recent social media post asked for input for the Lower Saluda Greenway Feasibility Study being conducted by the Central Midlands Council of Governments. What’s this Lower Saluda Greenway, you might ask? You’ve been following the progress on the new Saluda Riverwalk...
Along The Greenway: Clear-Cut
The change is palpable, unmistakable when you enter the forested section of the 12,000-Year History Park portion of the Cayce Riverwalk. From parking areas along Fort Congaree Trail near the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center, a paved sidewalk follows a wide gravel road...
Along The Greenway: Parking
On a recent Sunday, hundreds of people flocked to the West Columbia Riverwalk to enjoy an unseasonably cool August day. Most of the nearly 115 free parking spaces along Alexander Street and throughout the new Carraway Park were filled, and vehicles circled one section...
Along The Greenway: Welcome
Welcome to On The Greenway, an exploration of all things related to the Three Rivers Greenway in the Midlands of South Carolina. It could be called About The Greenway since the individual items will have some connection to the trail system along the Saluda, Broad, and...