Travel
History in black and white
Orangeburg photographer Cecil Williams was on the front lines of history documenting the 1960s civil rights movement in South Carolina. Now he’s sharing his story and his powerful black and white images in a new museum. Read more
Photo by John Gillespie
Hooked on hockey
Die-hard fans and up-and-coming players bring a passion for ice hockey to South Carolina. Read more
Telling the Cherokee story
Experience a rich heritage and culture with each exhibit and artifact at Walhalla’s Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina. Read more
Apollo 50: Journey to the Moon
The S.C. State Museum’s latest exhibit highlights the contributions South Carolinians have made in the quest to explore outer space. Read more
Cowpens National Battlefield
Take a walk through history and celebrate the events that turned the tide of the American Revolution at Cowpens National Battlefield. Read more
Stocking up on trout
Take a tour of the Walhalla Fish Hatchery, the DNR facility that keeps Upcountry lakes and rivers stocked with ready-to-catch rainbow, brown and brook trout. Read more
Take a spin through Greenville
See a whole other side of downtown Greenville from atop a Segway self-balancing scooter. Read more
S.C. state parks—always in season
The Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway is the main route to some of South Carolina’s top state parks. Don’t miss out on the four-season fun of camping, hiking, fishing and exploring nature at these treasured places. Read more
The return of Cypress Gardens
It took more than three years to repair the damage from the 2015 floods, but Berkeley County’s popular blackwater swamp is back and better than ever. Read more
Tea-rific Teapot Museum
Make your way to Elloree for a traditional high tea as you explore a fascinating collection of 5,001 teapots. Read more
On top of the world
A new observation platform atop Sassafras Mountain puts South Carolina’s highest peak into beautiful new perspective. Read more
In full bloom
For two spectacular weeks each summer, the dove fields at York County’s Draper Wildlife Management Area explode with acre after acre of giant, yellow sunflowers. Come see it for yourself. Read more
Nice shooting
The ladies of Southern Carolina GRITS (Girls Really Into Shooting) bring fun, food and fellowship to shotgun sports—but they don’t keep score. Read more
Pounce Cat Cafe
Looking for a feline fix? South Carolina’s original cat cafe is the purr-fect solution. Read more
South Carolina’s Civil Rights Trail
Trace the struggle for equality across South Carolina with this travel guide to our state’s eight locations on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Read more
The Green Book of South Carolina
Explore even more South Carolina history with a handy online travel guide to more than 350 African-American heritage and culture sites across the state. Read more
Discovering Daufuskie
Meet the friendly folks and unique experiences found only on South Carolina’s southernmost sea island. Read more
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Touring Sandy Island
Take a journey to a forgotten island steeped in Lowcountry history and a proud tradition of self-reliance. Read more
Last of the wild places
Explore the untamed islands of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Read more
Strolling down memory lane
Building a state-of-the-art museum dedicated to their town was a labor of love for the residents of Elloree. Read more
