Reedy River Falls is the best waterfall in the country

[UpstateJohn]

Originally Posted by Robeades

I get from the exterior, but have you been inside, it’s oddly southwestern in design and out of place in my opinion.

I felt like I was in a fancier version of Longhorn Steakhouse in that restaurant.

[w7kkk]

Originally Posted by LakeMan45

The sign says swimming is discouraged.


It is good they put human health over pretense.

It is surprising anybody would swim in a river that runs through a city.

Just a note, the pollution comes from upstream I would think, not the city.
And as a side note. fishing is not advised in the river either.

[LakeMan45]

The sign is referring to E coli which is mainly the result of animal waste not man made pollution.

[LakeMan45]

I like the southwest. It's a special majestic place on this planet.

Describing the decor as southwestern probably makes it more appealing to many people.

I never thought I'd see an article about a hotel in Greenville in Forbes and other magazines. That's what a waterfall can do for a city.

Many people seem to experience an ecstasy in downtown Greenville and Falls Park. I wish more people were offput by it so it doesn't get overrun.

[UpstateJohn]

Originally Posted by w7kkk

Just a note, the pollution comes from upstream I would think, not the city.
And as a side note. fishing is not advised in the river either.

Runoff from the streets as well adds to the pollution.

Originally Posted by LakeMan45

The sign is referring to E coli which is mainly the result of animal waste not man made pollution.

I read a report that said anuimals such as dogs and cats have more ecoli in their poop than wild animals. The influx of new people in the areas "close to" the Reedy, as well as runoff from sewage leaks, etc. could and probably does contribute to some of it, but not all of it.

[gvsteve]

My father was on an environmental commission in another state, and commented when he saw a field by my house in Greer that he was surprised that cows are allowed to graze, and of course poop, right next to streams. Or maybe they aren't allowed but if so they don't enforce it.

[LakeMan45]

I want into the Bohemian lodge for the first time.

The lobby area design allows for a good amount of natural light. Figured it would be darkish in there

I didn't know it has a large common balcony with some chairs. It was nice hanging out there looking at the lower waterfall. Going there will become a staple of my downtown itinerary.

[Robeades]

I missed that. Can you get a cocktail on that balcony?

[LakeMan45]

It looks like there is a bar area balcony and patio with tables.

I was on the balcony in the middle of the hotel. Nobody had drinks out there.

[LakeMan45]

This hotel is probably the closest to a waterfall in the country.

The lodge in Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia and the lodge at Cumberland Falls State Park in Kentucky are close but still a little walk.