For the perfect summer getaway in South Carolina, head to this Blue Ridge Mountain state park that is perfect for swimming, ...

As temperatures heat up, one South Carolina destination has been named an ideal place to cool off. Lake Jocassee ranks No. 1 on a nationwide list of lakes that are “perfect for swimming ...

Lake Jocassee has 'no shortage of rushing waterfalls to admire' Beat the heat at Lake Jocassee, ... Lake Jocassee, South Carolina. ∎ No. 2: Geneva Lake, ... Lake Murray, South Carolina.

Lake Jocassee in South Carolina has been named "Best Lake for Swimming" by USA Today. The lake is located in the Upstate area of the Palmetto State and is only accessible from inside Devils Fork ...

Before cranking up the air conditioning, try diving into these South Carolina lakes instead. Lake Jocassee and Lake Murray were recently announced as USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards winners.

It’s not the first time a South Carolina destination has been recognized on a wide scale. Last year, 10Best named Lake Jocassee the nation’s No. 1 lake for swimming, McClatchy News reported.

Loons bobbed on the early morning ripples as our pontoon boat sped across the open waters of Lake Jocassee, South Carolina. “First loon!” someone exclaimed gleefully, but otherwise we ignored ...

USA TODAY readers voted two lakes not far from Hendersonville as the best for swimming and second best for water sports. Here's why.