5 Ways To See South Carolina This Summer
June 10, 2021
South Carolina may get hot in the summer, but it is the perfect time to take an adventure to see the state’s many natural resources.
Spending time outside has great health benefits. This includes soaking up vitamin D on a sunny day. From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, you can see what South Carolina has to offer.
Visit one of the state’s beaches. South Carolina has more than 180 miles of coastline to explore. Visit Hunting Island State Park near Beaufort to discover thousands of acres of marsh. There is also a maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon and an ocean inlet there. At Huntington State Park, you can find wildlife like loggerhead turtles and alligators. Other beach access points include Edisto Beach State Park and Myrtle Beach State Park.
Go for a dip in a lake. South Carolina is home to beautiful lakes. Rent a paddleboard to explore and burn some calories. At Devils Fork State Park, you can hunt for waterfalls and hike with a view of Lake Jocassee. At Santee State Park, visitors can see the flooded cypress forest and fish for large catfish on Lake Marion.
Take a trip down one of South Carolina’s rivers. South Carolina has many waterways. Rivers are perfect for keeping cool during the hot summer months. Going for a paddle on a river has many benefits. Get in a workout by taking a kayak out to explore. Or slow down for a lazy float in an inner tube. Visit one of South Carolina’s seven wonders with adventures on the Chattooga River, a world-class whitewater river.
Go for a hike in the cool mountain air. Even in the summer months, mountain air can be refreshing. You can find family-friendly hikes across the state. Sassafras Mountain near Pickens is home to the state’s highest peak. There you have a view of the South Carolina-North Carolina state line. It is home to the Foothills Trail, a 77-mile footpath between the Table Rock and Oconee state parks.
Walk among the flowers at some of South Carolina’s historic homes and gardens. Get out early before the day gets hot. Or visit in the evening to see blooming gardens. Wander under the trees with a cool summer breeze. The Edisto Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg are on the banks of the Edisto River. The gardens has thousands of rose plants representing more than one hundred varieties growing throughout the tupelo-cypress wetland. At the Glencairn Garden in Rock Hill, you can stroll through a shaded English-style garden.