My husband and I had a great 4th of July, thanks to Eclectic Sun! We rented a tandem kayak and they…read morelet us bring our pup Waffles on the kayak. Even though we got there super early, because of the holiday, there was a HUGE line getting into Devils Fork Park with the park rangers checking in with every vehicle - the rangers were turning away everyone without a parking reservation. I called Eclectic Sun and the nice lady on the phone said to show them our kayak reservation confirmation and that she would have a parking spot saved for us. Because we were in line for 1+ hours, we didn't get in until way after our reservation time but everyone was super nice and adjusted the time for us. The guys at the life jacket rental and down by the water helping people get in and out of their kayaks were also all very nice. All kayaks they had seemed to be in great shape, we had no problem using ours. Once you're out in the water, you can just dock it at any beach area you find around the lake (even though it was a busy day at the lake, there are so many beaches, you can easily find an empty one). We will definitely come back and rent one out again!

Waterfall tour was amazing . From start to finish! Each waterfall more beautiful than the last…read more.. Capt Shane and was helpful & kind. Affordable and bring your bathing suits if you want to swim! Sidenote: parking is convenient if your their early and there's a separate charge for that. $8 per person! Sidenote 2: the water is a beautiful turquoise.... Close to the color of the water in the Caribbean!

Real country feeling place next to Lake Robinson. They have everything that you'd need and can't…read morefind at the big box stores. The prices are very reasonable. The staff was very talkative and informative.

Experienced, knowledgeable, and well-stocked, Cole's Baitshop & Kayak Rental is the best local shop.read more

Spending time along the Reedy River in Greenville is such a special experience. There are several…read morebeautiful spots to sit and relax, especially near the Grand Bohemian Lodge Greenville, and the bridge is a wonderful place to stroll while enjoying the soothing sound of the river and waterfall. What makes it even more meaningful is the history behind it. Beginning in the late 1700s, water-powered industries clustered along the Reedy River, including trading posts, grist and corn mills, a sawmill, an ironworks, the Gower, Cox and Markley Coach Factory, a paper-making factory, and an armory. A century later, textile and apparel mills were established along its banks. Unfortunately, the mills discharged waste and excess dyes into the river, and the Reedy began to suffer from the spoils of progress. By the mid-20th century, downtown Greenville's stretch of the river was so severely polluted by upstream textile mills that the once pristine and popular falls became desolate and unsafe. Seeing how beautiful and vibrant the area is today makes you truly appreciate the restoration and revitalization efforts. It's peaceful, scenic, and rich with history -- definitely a must-visit when you're in Greenville. Cheers!

Walking through Falls Park was an amazing experience. The sweet sounds of the waterfalls was very…read morenice especially right in the heart down town Greenville. I enjoyed walking on the suspension bridge overlooking sites.

I can't say enough great things about my guide Craig and the fantastic experience I had kayak bass…read morefishing with him. His knowledge of bass fishing, kayak fishing, and the local environment, coupled with his natural teaching ability was the perfect balance of learning and fun. We caught loads of spotted bass and some largemouth while getting some exercise and experiencing the serenity of the natural environment. The equipment provided was top notch and in perfect working order, which is not always the case with other kayak fishing guides. I will definitely use them again the next time I am in Asheville. Don't hesitate call them now, they book up fast!

Obviously, there are numerous people, including this website owner who do NOT understand what a…read morePLACE is ! A place is a particular portion of space , a LOCATION ! A BUSINESS is NOT a LOCATION ! You can not fish inside a building. You will not have room to cast your line ! A PLACE to FISH is like a certain spot on the river, or a small lake or a creek. It is much better to fish in those types of locations than inside a fly and tackle shop or a barbecue restaurant. Yes those are great places to go, to find fishing equipment, to hire a fishing guild or to eat some awesome barbecue. But, alas it is very poor fishing in those stores.

If you were at the boat show this weekend and thinking about purchasing a boat or watercraft, you…read morereally need to avoid this place like the plague! If I could give zero stars I would... DO NOT PURCHASE A BOAT FROM THESE FOLKS!... They will butter you up just to get your money, then hang you out to dry... After owning 3 previous boats I purchased a brand new 2023 Yamaha 195S from these guys because they could not provide a 21-23 foot model at the time, which was fine... Scott Ryerson did a fantastic job and is a great person for answering detailed questions. Nothing but praise for him, as well as Amanda that is behind the service desk. They are the only two good people at that establishment. Scott Maxfield (service advisor) is just a liar, plain and simple. He told me things that were not true, and his own family working as a tech even corrected his statements to me. He then lied to my face when some minor issues needed to be corrected... I purchased the boat in January of 2023, but it took until July for them to get me an anchor to fit my hull. Minor rubber trim around the glass windshield was cut way too short. Maxfield blamed Yamaha when it was his own staff that cut it incorrectly. Chris Abrams (parts/warranty) is just a fat obnoxious jerk. Probably couldn't bend over to pick up a donut, but will always avoid your calls and tell you why you are wrong and why they will not help you... Actually, nobody at this business will answer your calls after you give them your money... But Abrams intentionally ignored a warranty issue I had with blisters on my Yamaha hull for over a month, then neglected to inform me once Yamaha approved the repair since it had to be completed at a different location... I had to take matters into my own hands and contact Yamaha directly because the folks in Greenville MarineMax didn't care enough to do so... I had to do all the leg work to get my boat repaired while the idiots in Greenville couldn't be bothered with helping me. When I tried to contact the manager he refused to return or even answer my calls, which is a microcosm of the problems at this location. I finally sold my boat because they were the only service provider for Yamaha jet boats in this area. And I just didn't want to do business with these idiots any longer... They say that the best 2 days are when you purchase a boat, and then when you sell it... I disagree, because I always want a quality craft for water use... But it really was a great day once I knew I didn't have to deal with these folks any longer... I honestly don't know how they are still in business. ... I had read poor reviews of this place but thought it was just a few disgruntled folks. Unfortunately I found out the hard way that the poor reviews were all spot-on in the description of this ill-managed location. You'll find me motoring around Lake Hartwell, and stopping in Portman Marina as well as Deep Water Marina... I will be loudly proclaiming just how crappy the MarineMax Greenville operation is, and giving ample examples as to why to avoid them. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Anywhere else. Consider yourself warned... DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THESE FOLKS!

Needed to get 20 hour service done on twin Yamaha F250 outboards, so called Marinemax in…read moreGreenville, SC on Monday, while they were closed, and left a message. Service manager Doug called Tuesday morning and said to bring the boat in and they could probably have the service completed that day. Told him it would work better for me to pick up on Wednesday. Went early Wednesday and picked it up. Very pleased with the service, communication and speed of service.

I was walking on the Swamp Rabbit trail near Furman Univ this am with my little Shih Tzu. We were…read moreenjoying the trails when 4 cyclists with their "official" riding outfits cycled passed us like they were on the Tour De France, racing against time. They did not follow proper etiquette by announcing their arrival or ringing a bell. They even passed on both sides of me and my little dog almost hitting us within inches! Then laughed! How RUDE! I will find another quieter trail since obviously not all cyclists are courteous!

I hopped on this trail at Linky Stone Park. I was here in-town for a funeral and my cousin, knowing…read moreI'm a serious runner, recommended this trail. If you run or bike, this is the trail you want! This section is smack in the middle of downtown Greenville. It's very much similar to the Beltline and Silver Comet Trail in Atlanta. If you start from this section and head away from the city, you'll eventually get to parts of the trail where you don't have to worry about cars. Pros: - there's a children's park at this section - rubberized side section of the trail for 1/3 of a mile - great scenery (runs beside a creek, hits a big green space area, has some shops right off the trail about 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile down heading away from city) - fairly flat - wide enough for runners and cyclists Cons: - no bathrooms (the green space further down has a bathroom but it's not opened yet) - first 2 miles do hit intersections where you'll need to be cognizant of cars - no quarter mile markers or markers in general Overall, it's the perfect spot to get most types of runs in (long, tempo, easy). Would highly recommend!