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It doesn’t get any better than Saluda Shoals Park... Trail heads at the Environmental Center are the perfect place to begin walking or bike riding on a variety of paved and unpaved trails.

Deep in the Francis Marion National Forest, near the town of Awendaw, lies this peaceful, scenic place for launching small boats onto the Awendaw Creek.

From the trailhead at the far end of the parking lot, ten stone markers, commemorating South Carolina governors, are spaced along the route

This 13-mile trail is designed for and open to mountain bicyclists of all experience levels. The trail is also open to hikers, walkers and runners.

Get an up-close look at one of the last remaining large Carolina bays on the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Plain at Woods Bay State Park.

The Newberry Recreation Complex is open to the public for daily use from 8 am - 8 pm. In addition to the Hidden Lake Nature Trail, you can explore the Gully Washer Splash Pad ($3 per person), accessible playground, multiple baseball/softball fields, multipurpose fields, picnic shelters, outdoor ping pong, pickleball, and an outdoor fitness rig. There is something for everyone to enjoy! 

Chavis One Stop is a satellite campus for Williamsburg County Government, which hosts a variety of resources and agencies, as well as a playground, restrooms, and water fountain. For more information, please visit the Williamsburg County website. s

Enjoy your time on this fun piece of history! For more details about the Bubble Gum Rail Trail or the City of Belton, visit their website here. 

The lake shore is thickly forested with mostly pine, and the lake itself is large with many inlets and coves to explore. Over 200 species of birds call this area home, including waterfowl, shorebirds, woodland birds and even the occasional peregrine falcon and bald eagle.

While exploring Ridge Spring, use the Kids in Parks "A Walk Through Ridge Spring" brochure to learn more about the history of the buildings and art you are passing, as well as go on a scavenger hunt for different items and artwork that can be found around downtown. From tractors to peach art, there is something to be discovered around every corner!