Pinckney National Wildlife Refuge it’s a natural gem, a free, must see Hilton Head family attraction, located right off of Hwy 278 bridge. Admission is free and the park is open year round dawn to dusk.

The very diverse ecosystem includes freshwater ponds, salt marshes and tidal creeks, pine and hardwood forests and edge shrubs. There [...]

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Myrtle Beach State Park is one of the few places on the Carolina coast where you can experience the maritime forest habitat.
The park is open year around from 6AM to 10PM (until 8PM in winter).
Admission is $5 adults, $3.25 SC seniors, $3 children age 6-15 and free for children 5 and younger.
Check the [...]

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Cheraw State Park is a nature lovers delight. Lake Juniper provides calm, pristine waters for kayaking and fishing. A scenic easygoing boardwalk guides visitors around the lake and through the majestic loblolly pines. Admission is free.
This post has highlights from our recent 2 hours kayaking trip on Lake Juniper. We parked our car at the [...]

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Lake Wateree offers one of the best places to kayak north of Columbia. Recently we spent an entire morning paddling on the open lake and its several inlets. We thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful landscape, the vibrant foliage, the birds flying around and even the fish jumping from the water.
We let in at a small beach [...]

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This year we’ve celebrated 4th of July by taking the plunge! Hours of adrenaline pumping, gut wrenching, super fun whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, half an hour away from Asheville, North Carolina. Several companies provide river rafting services, we went with Blue Heron and were extremely pleased.
Tips to know before you go:
• Take the [...]

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For centuries, the Waccamaw River has provided its inhabitants shelter, food and critical transportation routes to the Atlantic Ocean. Today you too can enjoy “the boldest river in South Carolina” thanks to the amazing Conway riverwalk (half an hour drive from Myrtle Beach)

The scenic boardwalk allows for a leisurely stroll, jogging, biking and amazing photography. [...]

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What can you do in winter at Myrtle Beach? Plenty!
First, take advantage of the many resort specials.
We went with the $29 per night oceanfront room (that’s right!) at the popular Springmaid Beach resort.
Yeah, it’s a little old, but you get gorgeous ocean vistas, free access to the historic Springmaid pier, free high-speed [...]

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When the Brown’s Ferry Vessel was discovered on the bottom of Black River in 1976 it was considered the most important nautical discovery in the United States.
Built in the 1700s, the wooden merchant boat is the oldest American-built vessel, about 50 years older than the Revolutionary War gundalow Philadelphia.
The 50 foot vessel was [...]

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My favorite South Carolina beach is Cherry Grove, minutes from North Myrtle Beach yet far from the hustle and bustle of the Grand Strand. We’ve vacationed here for 3 winters in a row now, and every time it gets better and better. We are so blessed with our own paradise right in our state’s backyard!

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During Thanksgiving holiday weekend, my daughter and I spent a delightful afternoon inside the picturesque Cheraw State Park (one of the largest in South Carolina), located minutes from the historic downtown. Admission is free. The park is open year around 7AM to 6PM (9PM in the summer). Office hours are 11AM-5PM daily.

Cheraw State Park boasts [...]

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