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This 350-acre riverfront park, just 1.5 miles from the Lake Murray Dam, offers a river observation deck, an Environmental Education Center and beautiful picnic shelters that can accommodate 25 to 140 people. Recreational opportunities include miles of multi-use trails for walking, hiking and biking, fishing, canoe/kayak rentals, guided canoe trips, a boat launch and guided horse trail rides.
Saluda Shoals Park is also home to the River Center, a state-of-the-art conference center for meetings and social events both large and small. Additional meeting space is available in the Environmental Education center which houses a 99-seat auditorium, two classrooms and an expansive outdoor deck.
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Sandhills State Forest has 46,000 acres of forest/wooded area, hiking and nature trails, camping sites, birding, picnic shelters, a fishing lake, mountain biking and horseback trails, wildlife observation and ponds. The gate at the entrance of the Sugarloaf Mountain camping areas is locked 6pm F-Su and opened at 8am during November - March and locked 8pm and opened at 8am F-Su during April - October. The camping site check in time is 11am and check out is 11am. Annual and daily permits are available online at http://www.state.sc.us/forest/permit.htm for horseback riding, and bike riding.
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This 24,000-acre reserve is a Wildlife Management Area that includes two barrier islands accessible only by boat. There are four trails: bike/hiking trail - a 7.2 mile trail through old rice field impoundments; the marshland trail - a 2.9 mile trail with an 800-ft. boardwalk into a freshwater cypress swamp; and a woodland trail - a 1.1 mile trail through pine forests. The canoe trail is 4.25 miles and visitors should call ahead for closures due to water levels.
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 McClellanville |
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This 15,000-acre refuge lies within the Atlantic Coastal Plain and includes mixed hardwoods, pine plantations, marsh, croplands, old fields, ponds, impoundments, and open water. Four management units of the refuge stretch over 18 miles along the northern shore of Lake Marion supporting an array of habitats and wildlife including alligators, numerous reptile & amphibians, 300 birds (bald eagle, osprey, waterfowl, numerous shore and wading birds, painted buntings). Hunting and fishing are other activities here.
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 Summerton |
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Established in 1927, the 22,940-acre refuge lies along the Savannah River, protecting numerous kinds of wildlife, from Whitetail deer to alligators. Evidence of the rice industry is found in the refuge with its rice levee remains, foundations of slave quarters, old mill sites and small graveyards. A four-mile driving tour along the refuge levees is open to the public. The tract is known as one of the outstanding refuges along the Atlantic Flyway, which extends from Canada to the Caribbean.
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 Hardeeville |
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Picnic area and shelter, observation deck, playground, fishing ponds, nature trails, an 18 hole disc golf course, canoe/kayak rental and an Activity Center. The center and picnic shelter can be rented out for reunions,weddings, meetings etc.
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Hardeeville |
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Silver Bluff is a 3,154 acre wildlife sanctuary owned by the National Audubon Society. The site boasts a varied habitat of forests, fields, lakes, ponds and streams nestled along 2.4 miles of the Savannah River. Habitat and wildlife diversity make Silver Bluff a favorite destination for those interested in birds, wildflowers, photography, or simply a quiet walk. There is a wealth of history associated with the area including evidence of prehistoric Native Americans, visits by DeSoto in the 1540's and by William Bartram in the 1770's and ownership by SC Governor James H. Hammond in the 1800's. The wildlife habitat supports over 200 species of birds, including the endangered Wood Stork and Bald Eagles. Other wildlife such as deer, fox, alligator, armadillo and more also abound. Silver Bluff is a Discovery Stop along the SC National Heritage Corridor. An ongoing archaeological dig at Silver Bluff investigates the site of George Galphin's 18th century trading post. Programs at the Center focus on environmental education and are targeted toward school groups and the general public. No fee for the general public though donations are accepted.
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 Jackson |
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Wildlife and green space, hiking and biking trails, and tranquil solitude are always close at hand in this 118,529-acre woodland that borders Thurmond Lake. A number of state parks and recreational areas provide avenues for all types of outdoor recreation.
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 Edgefield |
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This scenic park offers over 1,000 acres of woodlands and wetlands, with a freshwater lagoon for pedal boating and bicycling. Other features include a water sprinkler, two playgrounds, a play hill, paved and unpaved trails, a park center, and picnic areas. Bicycles, pedal boats and kayaks are available for rental at the facility. The park's Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark offers over 15 acres with an otter bay, lily pad lagoon for toddlers, a big kahuna, tree house and more.
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North Charleston |
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The National Audubon Society's Francis Beidler Forest in Four Holes Swamp contains within its 15,000 acres, the largest remaining stand of virgin Bald Cypress/Tupelo Gum swamp forest left anywhere in the world. One thousand year-old trees and native wildlife abound in this pristine sanctuary that has been untouched for a millennia. A 1.75 mile self-guided boardwalk trail (handicapped accessible) allows visitors the chance to safely venture deep into the heart of the swamp...to see it the way nature intended! Canoe trips and naturalist guided walks and programs also are available seasonally and by reservation.
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 Harleyville |
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