Outdoors

Frances Beidler Forest
Francis Beidler Forest is the world's largest virgin cypress-tupelo swamp forest. This 11,000-acre riverine sanctuary in the heart of the Four Holes Swamp embraces 1,800 acres of ancient trees that tower over blackwater streams, clear pools and 300 species of wildlife. Enjoy the forest from an elevated boardwalk that conveniently ends and begins at the visitor's Center. The Four holes Swamp begins in Calhoun County SC and flows 62 serpentine miles through four lowcountry counties before its clear waters join the Edisto River and the Atlantic Ocean. The forest has been left totally alone - no attempt is made to lure its wildlife to the boardwalk, no animal feeding takes place, no plantings are made, no fallen trees are removed. Here is a swamp as nature intended it.

Old Santee Canal State Park
Old Santee Canal is a 250-acre park, which has both natural and historical wonders. The park facilities and activities include a picnic shelter, canoe rentals, nature and history programs, 4 miles of boardwalks and trails and an interpretive center, which also houses nature and history displays, two theaters, and a gift shop. Call (843) 899-5200 for more information.

Whirlin' Waters Water Park
Open Daily 10am-6pm, 10am-7pm weekends in June and July. Adults: $18.99, under 42" $15.99, Seniors: $13.99, after 3pm Mon. - Fri. $9.99. Opened in the summer 2001! This splashy new 40-acre waterpark includes a thrilling tube slide complex, a six lane racer slide, a 27,000 sq. ft. wave pool, an interactive tree house play structure, a kid's pool and more.