Table Rock Lodge re-named for Phil Gaines

The historic lodge at Table Rock State Park in Pickens County has been re-named for the recently retired Phil Gaines. In a 36-year career, Gaines is credited by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for helping the park system evolve into destinations of natural, cultural and recreational significance. He’s also credited with finding solutions that moved the park service closer to self-sufficiency. A Greenville County native, Gaines often spoke of his passion for parks, which emerged after spending his childhood at the Table Rock park.