Photos: (this page from top) Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet; Edisto River (facing page, from left) Caesars Head State Park, Cleveland; Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site, Summerville WHEN YOU WANT A BEACH DAY VISIT MYRTLE BEACH pack a lunch and your beach bag, and make your way to Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet for some early-morning wildlife watching on the causeway. More than 300 species of birds have been spotted within the park, plus nesting loggerhead sea turtles, alligators and minks. Enjoy a leisurely day relaxing and playing on the beach, and then treat yourself with a scoop of locally made ice cream at Spoonbill’s. WHEN YOU WANT AN EPIC PADDLE Two state parks flank the popular 23-mile Edisto River Canoe & Kayak Trail. Put in early at Colleton State Park for a 6-to 8-hour paddle along the Edisto River, the longest free-flowing blackwater river in North America. Pack a lunch to enjoy on one of the sandbars, and experience beautiful Lowcountry scenery along the way. As you arrive at Givhans Ferry State Park , you’ll see the impressive limestone bluffs that signal the end of your journey. Reserve a cabin or campsite to spend the night. Try This: Wake up early, Lakes of Upstate soUth CaroLina FROM FISHING TO BOATING TO SWIMMING AND PADDLING, THE LAKES OF THE UPSTATE HAVE IT ALL. Try This: Devils Fork State Park, Salem Devils Fork State Park offers the only public access to the clear, sparkling waters of undeveloped Lake Jocassee. Boat, paddle, explore waterfalls, camp or stay in one of the modern villas at this popular park. Lake Hartwell State Park, Fair Play Access Lake Hartwell, best known for its fishing, from the boat ramp at Lake Hartwell State Park. The park is also popular with campers, offering RV and tent sites, as well as camper cabins. Keowee-Toxaway State Park, Sunset Hike, camp, paddle or relax the day away along the picturesque shoreline of Lake Keowee. Feeling adventurous? Try the new zipline at the park that takes you over the lake for awesome views. Sadlers Creek State Park, Anderson Sadlers Creek State Park is best-known for its wildlife and is a favorite picnicking and camping spot along the shores of Lake Hartwell. 29
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