

Featured Article – Meet "the flocks" of SC In the Spotlight – California fire jumper's SC park photos Message From the Director – Check off for State Parks Meet Your Ranger – Ranger Robert Mahoney Featured Programs – Winter bird count and birds of the Lowcountry Photo Finalists – Congratulations to November photo finalists Hot Deals – Oconee winter cabin special – Hickory Knob Valentine's weekend package
Meet “The Flocks” Of SC Skimmers, tanagers, orioles, pelicans, oystercatchers, Bald Eagles, brown-headed nuthatches, great-crested flycatchers and summer tanagers - bring your binoculars and birding list to these celebrated South Carolina State Park birding locations. Read the Article	Ken DeCamp’s Streamside Color For Ken DeCamp, a retired U.S. Forest Service photographer and smoke jumper from California, there’s “delight in the details” in South Carolina State Parks. Decamp is the only multiple-time finalist in the South Carolina State Parks photo contest. Find Out More
Check Off For State Parks In 1946, South Carolina State Park Director P.R. Plumer spoke on the vital impact state parks have on the citizens and visitors of the state as well as on future generations. Check off for state parks this tax season and help us continue the state park legacy. Find Out More	Ranger Robert Mahoney You love the outdoors. Nature is a close friend of yours. Your teacher asks, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Robert Mahoney knew the answer as early as middle school. Visit Devils Fork State Park and ask to meet Ranger Mahoney. Meet Your Ranger
Birds Of The Lowcountry Lake Warren State Park Take a two-hour bird-watching hike around the lake on Feb. 21. Winter birds are still here and a few early migrators are stopping by to refuel. Designed for the new birding enthusiast. Register by Feb. 14. Register Now	Winter Bird Count Table Rock State Park Join us early Valentine’s morning. We’ll be seeking out a variety of species in wooded, weedy, and wetland habitats in support of the nationwide Great Backyard Bird Count. Register by Feb. 10. Register Now
Oconee Cabin Special Enjoy the cozy comforts of home and the peace and serenity of the great outdoors. Take 25% off your three-night cabin stay at Oconee State Park from now through Feb. 28. Find Out More Hickory Knob Valentine Weekend Package Spend a romantic Valentine weekend at scenic Hickory Knob, the only full-service resort in the South Carolina State Park Service. Located on the beautiful Strom Thurmond Lake on SC’s “West Coast.” Make Plans Now	First Place Amateur Ashley Reflections Congratulations to our November photo challenge finalists! Professional – Streamside Color Photographer: Ken DeCamp Amateur – Ashley Reflections Photographer: Sandy Dimke PRT Employee – Crepe Myrtle Alley Photographer: Elizabeth Laney Student – Sesqui Reflection Photographer: Brianna Newton View All Winners
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