South Carolina State Parks

Set up a replica Civil War tent!

Take a break from the beach to create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye masterpiece!

Make Johnny Cakes and Coffee (or tea/hot chocolate) over a fire

Want to get into fishing but don’t know how? We've got you covered!

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

See May Forest in a whole new light. Learn how this one of a kind state park went from convent to park.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

A short PowerPoint presentation about animals during the Civil War

Do you enjoy the relaxing nature of hiking? Are reptiles something that you find fascinating? Join us at Croft State Park to learn about and discover the world of South Carolina's reptile species. We will "slither" our way into lizards, snakes and turtles!

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Love your park? Lend a hand! Sign up to volunteer at May Forest State Park and help keep it beautiful.

Looking for something to do with your little one? Come out to the zoo for Toddler Time! We'll read, learn, get crafty, and have fun along the way!

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Learn the role that pollinators play while painting a piece of flowery artwork.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Become a marine biologist as we pull a seine net through the surf zone. We will discover and tally all sorts of fish, crabs, and other critters. Wear clothes that can get wet.

See May Forest in a whole new light. Learn how this one of a kind state park went from convent to park.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Discover local flora and fauna on a guided walk and master plant ID- ideal for Padawans and nature lovers alike!

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Patrol the beach with a ranger in search of sea turtle activity.

Want to get an up close look at our resident reptiles?

Jellyfish, stingrays, fish, and even a shark, you never know what we've got! Our kiddie pool touch tank will hold all the animals being caught.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Hike with a Ranger at Lake Wateree State Park

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Creek wildlife can be amazing and diverse. Take a journey to explore in search of all we have here to offer. The chance to see and learn about vertebrates like fish, reptiles and amphibians to the invertebrates that call Croft home! This interactive program will allow for getting your feet wet and enjoy field sampling!

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Bird watching with a hike! We will discover tips about identifying birds, hear different kinds of bird calls and so much more!

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Using various objects designed by nature, paint your own park inspired fabric masterpiece!

Become a marine biologist as we pull a seine net through the surf zone. We will discover and tally all sorts of fish, crabs, and other critters. Wear clothes that can get wet.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

See May Forest in a whole new light. Learn how this one of a kind state park went from convent to park.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Take a break from the beach to create a one-of-a-kind tie-dye masterpiece!

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Want to get an up close look at our resident reptiles?

Discover local flora and fauna on a guided walk and master plant ID- ideal for Padawans and nature lovers alike!

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Jellyfish, stingrays, fish, and even a shark, you never know what we've got! Our kiddie pool touch tank will hold all the animals being caught.

Patrol the beach with a ranger in search of sea turtle activity.

Enjoy a sunrise or a sunset over the harbor at May Forest State Park, with a ranger-led talk on clouds and weather.

Camping 101 Program

Let’s go mothing!

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

The program invites the public to learn, observe, and recognize various animal tracks and habitats.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Discover the medicinal properties of blackberry as we learn to identify wild blackberries and how to make medicine and tea from them! This is followed by a delicious berry dissection to gather seeds to take home and plant!

Creek wildlife can be amazing and diverse. Take a journey to explore in search of all we have here to offer. The chance to see and learn about vertebrates like fish, reptiles and amphibians to the invertebrates that call Croft home! This interactive program will allow for getting your feet wet and enjoy field sampling!

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Become a marine biologist as we pull a seine net through the surf zone. We will discover and tally all sorts of fish, crabs, and other critters. Wear clothes that can get wet.

Immerse yourself in the secretive world of mammals by having fun with plaster creating your own animal track.

Want to get into fishing but don’t know how? We've got you covered!

Join us to explore Croft State Park's military background about bunkers, fox holes, and more! We will take a step back in history to observe WWII training and military protocols.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Jellyfish, stingrays, fish, and even a shark, you never know what we've got! Our kiddie pool touch tank will hold all the animals being caught.

Want to learn more about what inhabits our coastal waters?

Discover the beauty of Hunting Island after the sun goes down with this special after-hours hike!

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Want to get an up close look at our resident reptiles?

Patrol the beach with a ranger in search of sea turtle activity.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Watch the sunset from the lake at Oconee State Park. All equipment is included in the program cost.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Looking for something to do with your little one? Come out to the zoo for Toddler Time! We'll read, learn, get crafty, and have fun along the way!

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Looking for something to do with your little one? Come out to the zoo for Toddler Time! We'll read, learn, get crafty, and have fun along the way!

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Learn the role that pollinators play while painting a piece of flowery artwork.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Become a marine biologist as we pull a seine net through the surf zone. We will discover and tally all sorts of fish, crabs, and other critters. Wear clothes that can get wet.

Join Edisto Beach State Park for a one of a kind experience. As one of the few areas in South Carolina permitted by SCDNR to lead educational sea turtle night walks, you might have the chance to see a sea turtle crawl and nest on the beach. *Please note: due to the duration, time of night, and difficulty of terrain, these walks are not recommended for children younger than 11 years old. The age limit is strictly enforced.

Jellyfish, stingrays, fish, and even a shark, you never know what we've got! Our kiddie pool touch tank will hold all the animals being caught.

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Patrol the beach with a ranger in search of sea turtle activity.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Hike with a Ranger at Lake Wateree State Park

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Using various objects designed by nature, paint your own park inspired fabric masterpiece!

Become a marine biologist as we pull a seine net through the surf zone. We will discover and tally all sorts of fish, crabs, and other critters. Wear clothes that can get wet.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

See May Forest in a whole new light. Learn how this one of a kind state park went from convent to park.

Discover local flora and fauna on a guided walk and master plant ID- ideal for Padawans and nature lovers alike!

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Jellyfish, stingrays, fish, and even a shark, you never know what we've got! Our kiddie pool touch tank will hold all the animals being caught.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Go one-on-one with the blue crab, a voracious salt marsh predator and seafood delicacy! We will use hand lines and dip nets to pursue these “beautiful swimmers” and learn about their ecology. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy! This is a catch and release program. Bait will be provided. Meet at Oyster Landing. $5/crabbing rig. * Purchase tickets online or at the Nature Center NO LATER than 1 hour prior to program.

Compass and Land Navigation Program

See May Forest in a whole new light. Learn how this one of a kind state park went from convent to park.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Love your park? Lend a hand! Sign up to volunteer at May Forest State Park and help keep it beautiful.

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Immerse yourself in the secretive world of mammals by having fun with plaster creating your own animal track.

Discover local flora and fauna on a guided walk and master plant ID- ideal for Padawans and nature lovers alike!

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Enjoy a sunrise or a sunset over the harbor at May Forest State Park, with a ranger-led talk on clouds and weather.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Fishing 101 Program with SCDNR and SC State Parks

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Make Your Own 18th Century Style Pocket

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Come and join us on the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Musgrove Mill for a special Ranger Guided Battlefield Hike!

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

See May Forest in a whole new light. Learn how this one of a kind state park went from convent to park.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Discover the beauty of Hunting Island after the sun goes down with this special after-hours hike!

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Watch the sunset from the lake at Oconee State Park. All equipment is included in the program cost.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Learn the traditional art of gyotaku, also known as fish printing. Originally invented over a hundred years ago as a way for Japanese fishermen to make a record of their catches, it is now a unique way to make a souvenir of your visit to the beach! We'll provide authentic replicas of a variety of fish species, fabric paints, smocks, brushes, and paper. Bring a T-shirt to print for the best experience!

Test your luck from the fishing pier as we try to catch a variety of crabs, fish and many other critters. This is a catch and release program in order to help conserve our resources for the future.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Take a chilling tour of Atalaya as you listen to some of the strange stories of local coastal folklore.

Learn how to use hand lines and dip nets to pursue the cunning and delicious blue crab during this sporting and fun catch-and-release program!

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Hey Girl Scouts! Come celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks at Sesquicentennial State Park and learn all about hiking safety!

Join our artsy Park Ranger Laura and learn how to create leaf art!

The Soldier's Sprint 5K is part of the Military Appreciation Event at Sesquicentennial State Park.

Birding 101 Program

Hoot hoot hoot...whinny...

Discover the beauty of Hunting Island after the sun goes down with this special after-hours hike!

Join us for an experience bringing astronomy, history, nature, and recreation together. Surrounded by forest, with only the stars above you, come out to Rose Hill Plantation and join in on a twilight nature hike followed by a bonfire. Enjoy s’mores as you gaze at the sky, learning about the constellations and how enslaved individuals would use the cover of dark to escape north with only the stars to navigate their way.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Hiking 101 Program

Hiking 101 Program

Make your own TREE-mendous art!

Join us at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site for our Archaeology Day Program! Visit archaeologists as they conduct excavations of the grounds of Rose Hill. View the archaeological work in progress, talk with archaeologists, and learn about recent discoveries and the processes of their work.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Join us for an evening paddle with park staff on scenic Lake Craig. During this 90-min. paddling trip we will watch the sun slowly set, and as dusk descends, we will see the first stars of the evening.

Hoot hoot hoot...whinny...

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Join us for an evening journey into the spooky past during “Carolina Tales & Beyond." Don't miss out on local ghostly tales and spine-chilling legends.

Discover the beauty of Hunting Island after the sun goes down with this special after-hours hike!

Join us for a Halloween themed 5K race at Little Pee Dee State Park!

Would you like to hand out candy at Haunted Island Halloween? Register here to be part of our Trunk-or-Treat event! See below for more details.

Join us for The Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Party on October 25, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. in the Great Room at Hickory Knob State Resort Park.

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Want to spend the night in the Atalaya castle? Well, here is your chance! Join us for a night of fun-filled adventure! Activities include s’mores & ghost stories by the campfire, a house tour, a scavenger hunt, a nighttime beach walk, morning wildlife walk and much more. Dinner and continental breakfast are included.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Come and join us on the 245thAnniversary of the Battle of Blackstocks for a special Ranger Guided Battlefield Hike!

Join us every first Saturday of the month for a Ranger Guided Hike of our 1.5 mile Battlefield Trail.

Travel back in time to a 1800s Christmas at Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site. Join us as we welcome in the holidays. Experience a self-guided tour of the Gist Mansion. Learn about the ways the Gist family, enslaved people, and sharecroppers celebrated and at times feared this time of the year. Visitors can enjoy refreshments and sweets in the historic kitchen house. Decorate your own holiday crafts and play historic games! On Sunday, Vintage Santa will be present for visitors to interact with and take pictures! Admission into the park on the days of the program is $10 per person (this includes children). Please be prepared to pay admission at the gate, Cash preferred.

Join the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site for a unique two-hour Ranger guided hike of an undeveloped Revolutionary War battlefield. (Hike takes place at Blackstock Battlefield State Historic: Site Address: 568 Monument Road, Enoree, SC 29335)

Get into the Christmas Spirit with an exhilarating 5K run through Sesquicentennial State Park!

Embark on a journey to uncover the rich African-American historical experience at Rose Hill Plantation. Prior to the Civil War, hundreds of individuals were enslaved on this cotton plantation under the ownership of Gov. William Henry Gist. Following emancipation, some freed people departed Rose Hill while others chose to remain, transitioning into tenant farmers. Through both periods of slavery and freedom, African-Americans persevered, laboring tirelessly to establish livelihoods for themselves and their families within the confines of Rose Hill Plantation. Join us for an immersive journey into the lives of enslaved and freed individuals through interactive activities such as cooking and brick-making demonstrations. Our lineup includes a Union Soldier, an esteemed antique collector, the head of the Gullah Geechee Nation, and a knowledgeable genealogist, among other well-respected participants. Gain invaluable historical insights into this significant period in American history. A food vendor will be available on-site, offering lunch options available for purchase throughout the day. Please be prepared to pay with cash on this day. Admission to the park and program is priced at $5 for adults and $2 for children aged 6-15, with cash payments preferred.