Hearing from the Upstate one step at a time.
About the Podcast
Greenville, South Carolina is quickly becoming one of the most popular cities to visit and call home. From its highly regarded restaurant scene to the beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, more and more people are finding reasons to love the Upstate.
Each week, tune in as Griffin walks and talks on Greenville's Swamp Rabbit Trail, a 22 mile trail running through the heart of downtown and out into the surrounding areas, and asks his guests why they decided to make the Upstate their home and how the Upstate has changed their lives.
Upstate Trail Talks episodes release weekly on Wednesday and are typically between 20 and 60 minutes in length. Each guest of the show has ties to Greenville and/or the surrounding areas, so if learning more about the people of the Upstate is what you're after, you're in the right place!
Behind the Voices
Griffin Donley
Griffin is a resident and lover of upstate South Carolina along with his wife, Elizabeth, and their dog, Poe. Originally from Pittsburgh, Griffin moved to Clemson, South Carolina to attend Clemson University in 2015 and almost immediately fell in love with Greenville and everything the Upstate has to offer.
Griffin has always loved the vibrant, welcoming community of upstate South Carolina, and began recording this podcast as a way to showcase some of the amazing members of the community to the world. During his time hosting Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin has met countless incredible people who are doing incredible things for the Upstate day in and day out.
Elizabeth Donley
Elizabeth Donley, originally from Aiken, South Carolina, also came to the Upstate as a Clemson student in 2015. After securing her first job after graduation, Elizabeth knew that Greenville was the place to be. As someone who loves running, hiking, and being out in the sun, how could she not love this area?
Elizabeth is the producer of the podcast, working with Grif to find guests to feature, forming the interview questions, and providing feedback on handling episode releases and social media content.
Our Favorite Spots
We’ve spent a LOT of time on the trail and in the Upstate over the last few years, and we've collected a ton of amazing places to visit during that time.
These are some of our favorite spots in all of upstate South Carolina! We're always looking for more, though, so let us know if you don't see your favorite here!
