The Natural Swimming Hole At Long Shoals Wayside Park In South Carolina Will Take You Back To The Good Ole Days
Robin Jarvis
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Whether you have kids along for the fun or not, the natural swimming hole in South Carolina found tucked out of sight just off the Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway is almost guaranteed to make you squeal with delight. What better way to revisit the less complicated days of our youth than by hopping on a natural water slide and barrelling down a shoal of rocks made smooth from centuries of gushing water? If this sounds like your ideal day of fun, let us introduce you to the incredible Long Shoals Wayside Park. You can thank us later!
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Get a look at how fun the natural waterslide is by viewing this short video from YouTube user Andy & Heidi Thompson:
Long Shoals Wayside Park is typically open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. And the best part of all? Admission is free!
When you’re in the mood for a different sort of water park, head to the coast to experience the only floating water park In South Carolina. What are some of your favorite summertime day trip destinations in South Carolina? Feel free to share them with us in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you!
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What is the best water park in South Carolina?
South Carolina knows how to summer. Given that the summer months are almost unbearably warm, we South Carolinians have figured out plenty of ways to beat the heat. Whether it's a natural water slide, such as the one you'll find hiding inside Long Shoals Wayside Park, or an indoor theme park, you'll find there are lots of options for staying cool. If you're partial to water parks, though, there's one that promises to impress all ages. Charleston Aqua Park is home to the world's first floating zipline, and if that isn't reason enough to entice you, how about the fact that there's also an obstacle and ropes course floating in the middle of the water? And the best part of all is that when you get warm, you can simply jump in the water. Life preservers are required and provided by the park to ensure that everyone has a fun and safe experience.
What are the best parks to visit in South Carolina?
South Carolina's park system is impressive on many different levels. There are beautiful, family-friendly parks located all throughout the Palmetto State, showcasing the state's beautiful and diverse landscapes. And while there are national parks and regional parks, we're partial to the state parks in South Carolina. One of our absolute favorites is Hunting Island State Park. Located on the namesake Hunting Island, this coastal park is also the most frequently visited in the state. Here you'll find breathtaking views of boneyard beach, nature trails, a nature center, and a campground. Some other incredible state parks to visit in South Carolina include Myrtle Beach State Park, Huntington Beach State Park, Little Pee Dee State Park, Table Rock State Park, Edisto Beach State Park, Santee State Park, Devils Fork State Park, Caesars Head State Park, and Oconee State Park.