Explore and Photograph Francis Beidler Forest Audubon Center

Harleyville, South Carolina

Description

This is a wildlife sanctuary that consists of over 16,000 acres of mainly bald cypress and tupelo gum hardwood forest and swamp with approximately 1,800 acres of old-growth forest. It is the largest virgin stand of these trees in the world, with some trees over 1,000 years old.

There is a 1.75 mile boardwalk trail through the old-growth section of the swamp. At high water there is guided canoeing in the swamp. This is a great spot for photography and bird-watching. You can see warblers, herons, egrets, owls, finches, cardinals, etc. Snakes, spiders, turtles, moths, and lizards are also generally easy to spot.

This is a great spot for a picnic and there is also a gift shop and nature center. They are closed on Mondays!

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Features

Canoeing

Photography

Bathrooms

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Forest

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