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14 Publicly Owned Lands to Experience the ACE Basin

Marie McAden Marie McAden
A former staffer with The Miami Herald, Marie moved to SC in 1992. She is passionate about the outdoors, and enjoys exploring the state’s many natural treasures from the Lowcountry to the Upstate.
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South Carolina's Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge

With more than 79,000 acres of diverse habitats, from tidal marshes to hardwood uplands, South Carolina’s ACE Basin offers endless opportunities to hike, bike, fish, hunt, camp and view nature.

Here are 14 publicly owned areas to explore:

Marie McAden
A former staffer with The Miami Herald, Marie moved to SC in 1992. She is passionate about the outdoors, and enjoys exploring the state’s many natural treasures from the Lowcountry to the Upstate.