South Carolina brings to mind images of many places and things. We sifted through countless photos today and found these 12 that really capture some of the most beautiful things that well represent South Carolina. Enjoy!
1. Stunning sunrises over the Atlantic Ocean...
...like this one in Myrtle Beach.
2. Amazing Lakes
Boating, swimming, camping, fishing and just plain living surround this 7,500 acre 300-foot deep reservoir in the Upstate of South Carolina. Famously, Duke Energy flooded this area in 1973 to create this man-made phenomenal resource called Lake Jocassee.
3. Shrimp boats
Moored for the night in Mount Pleasant with the Ravenel Bridge in the distant background.
4. Beautiful hiking trails...
...like Jones Gap Trail in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area in the Upstate.
5. Million Dollar Sunsets like this one at Kiawah Island....
6. ...and this one on Fripp Island
7. Parks
South Carolina has some fabulous city parks. This is one of my faves. Falls Park is the cornerstone of the landscape in downtown Greenville, SC. Its most unique feature is the cable-supported pedestrian suspension bridge. The 355-foot span wraps around the Reedy River and gives up-close breathtaking views of the huge waterfall beneath.
8. Plantations
Middleton Place outside Charleston, SC is home to America's oldest landscaped gardens.
9. Surfing
The "washout" at Folly Beach is a popular place for surfing all year round.
10. Breathtaking vistas...
...like this one taken in the Upstate and from across Highway 11, looking at Table Rock in the distance.
11. Forts
Historic forts are representative of South Carolina's military past. A tribute to scenes that totally define South Carolina wouldn't be complete without a photo of Fort Sumter. The first shots of the Civil War were fired upon this very spot on April 12, 1861.
12. Spanish moss
Among visitors to South Carolina from the more northern states there's a very real fascination with the veils of Spanish moss that wave in the breeze.
What other fantastic views can you think of that help define South Carolina? Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments.
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