Congaree National Park

About:
Situated along the meandering Congaree River in central South Carolina, Congaree National Park is home to champion trees, primeval forest landscapes, and diverse plant and animal life. This 22,200-acre park protects the largest contiguous tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. Known for its giant hardwoods and towering pines, the park’s floodplain forest includes one of the highest canopies in the world and some of the tallest trees in the eastern United States.
Editor's Comment:
This park is great for hiking, camping, and canoeing. The swamp is home to all sorts of forms of wildlife and the hikes provide a scenic look to the unique forests and swamps in the area. Free camping and use of the facilities means that this can be a fun low budget trip.
Information
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