Miles of warm white sandy beaches line South Carolina's coast, known best for Myrtle Beach and historic Charleston. Other coastal interests include Pawley's Island, one of the country's oldest beach resorts with great golf courses and Brookgreen Gardens, the word's largest sculpture garden. Further south, Bulls Island... more is part of the 60,000 acre Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, where the rare red wolf can be found, and Kiawah Island, which has 10 miles of undisturbed beach and five incredible golf courses. Lakes and Blackwater Rivers define central South Carolina, where you'll find unique kayaking and canoeing adventures in the region, from downtown Columbia to the primeval forest landscapes of the Congaree River and inland water trails like the Edisto, the longest blackwater river in the nation. Upcountry, in the northwest corner of the state, premier whitewater rafting and float trips are taken down the Chattooga River. Beautiful waterfalls are also found throughout this country, including the highest falls in Eastern America. Explore this beautiful region by camping at or hiking through one of the four major state parks.
