Discovering this idyllic place, we find ourselves filled with a yearning to linger here, where time stands still and beauty overwhelms. --Unknown
South Carolina’s remarkable natural beauty, scenic vistas and abundant wildlife have made her a favorite outdoor sporting and family retreat destination since Colonial times. Golden shores and indigo mountains, salt sea marshes and forested hills have welcomed generation after generation to enjoy the beauty and wonder of South Carolina’s natural treasures.
Today the Palmetto State remains one of the most popular vacation destinations in the US, and you’ll find the most naturally beautiful South Carolina attractions in State Parks from the mountains to the sea.
In this section, writers take you on a tour of some of the most outstanding natural attractions and scenic destinations in the Eastern United States.
Travel to the beautiful South Carolina Mountains where State Park trails lead to breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls, including the highest waterfall in the Eastern USA, and to forest vistas alive with autumn colors.
Make plans to visit an historic “guiding light,” discover the wonders of the ACE Basin, an Edisto Island natural estuary, and take a tour of the many unique South Carolina beaches waiting for you on the scenic Palmetto State shore.
South Carolina wildlife and natural habitats protected by State Parks create a haven for the many amazing species of plants and animals native to the forests, salt marshes, lakes, rivers and oceans of South Carolina. Interpretive centers, nature walks, birding, wildlife watching and close encounters are just a State Park away.
Enjoy your online tour and make plans to visit a South Carolina State Park soon.