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At the southern tip of Georgetown, just beyond East Bay Park, you can come to Morgan Park to walk the short boardwalk and trails which lead you through the woods and give you some great views of the Sampit River and Winyah Bay.

Poinsett State Park is sometimes called “the mountains of the Midlands,” because of the unique natural setting. The newest addition to the park’s trail system is the Swamp Fox—this trail travels along the edges of Campbell Creek’s swampy valleys.

The Florence Stockade is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the interpretive trail begins at the gazebo with illustrated historical displays and directs visitors along a marked trail through the prison site.

Jarrott’s Mill Pond Trail is part of the City of Florence’s trail system. This scenic out-and-back trail includes a boardwalk through a wetland area.

The Town of Pelion is often known for the annual Pelion Peanut Party. The quiet town also provides a small community park that features a playground, picnic shelter, restrooms and the Pelion Rail Trail.

Caesar's Head State Park, located in Greenville County, provides stellar views of the impressive Blue Ridge Escarpment on the Overlook Trail.

The impressive Midlands Mountain Trail climbs up a small ridge before descending to the river bottom. A more difficult route bypasses the river bottom for more of a challenge.

Eagle Trail is a short hiking trail, located within Harbison State Forest, that features trees labeled with their common and scientific names.

The kid-designed Roy Lynch Park includes a play set with educational and music features, a board game plaza, a picnic shelter, a splash pad, a butterfly garden and walking paths that encircle the park.

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was born to former slaves in rural Mayesville in Sumter County, the youngest of 17 children and the only one born into freedom. In Bethune's hometown, there is a lovely park named in her honor, as well as a wonderful nature trail that can be used for an afternoon stroll or bike ride.