The 9 Most Incredible Natural Attractions In South Carolina That Everyone Should Visit
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Robin Jarvis
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We in South Carolina may at times get a little spoiled by the beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis. No matter where you live in the Palmetto State there are beautiful vistas to admire – including the Sandhills, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. But there are other natural attractions in South Carolina that require a little more effort to see. Here are nine of them. (After each photo there’s a link to a full article with more details.)
Jocassee Gorges, located in South Carolina's beautiful Upstate, is breathtakingly beautiful with mountains that have vertical drops you'd see out West in larger mountain ranges. As if these picturesque mountain layers aren't already stunning, the canyon is filled with a lake that's more than 300 feet deep in places. The breathtaking views of Lake Jocassee and the Jocassee Gorges are a sight everyone in South Carolina should see at some point in their life.
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Most people don't know about the magical sunflower fields hidden in South Carolina. This one is not only available for photographers, but also for u-pick days.
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This beach park on Hilton Head Island is one of the best kept secrets in the Lowcountry. Hurricane Matthew altered it slightly but it's still a relaxing and fun (HIDDEN) park located right on the beach - and you're going to love it.
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We mentioned the Grand Canyon of South Carolina in number one above, but what we didn't cover is the recreational paradise created from those steep mountains. Lake Jocassee has a variety of cold water mountain waterfalls to explore and the lake is filled with that same clear, crisp cold water - perfect for a hot summer day.
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