Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Want something different than the beach but still want to enjoy the water? Nature Adventures Outfitters stand up paddle boarding offers a great way to do so!  Start out your adventure by renting either a stand up paddle board or kayak. Most rentals also include instruction, map, paddle, and a li...

Explore the scenic 5.4-mile trail near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, a popular, year-round destination for birdwatching, road biking, and running enthusiasts. Known for its easy, accessible path and stunning views, this paved trail takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. The hi...

I'On Village Walk is a scenic 2-mile loop trail in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, ideal for an easy 36-minute walk in a peaceful setting. Open year-round, the trail invites visitors to enjoy views of lakes, marshes, and charming neighborhood landscapes with minimal crowds. This trail is dog-frie...

Fort Sumter is a sea fort out on an island in the middle of Charleston Harbor and is a great place to visit if you like history and/or exploring ruins.  The National Park Service collaborates with Fort Sumter Tours, so you will have to book a boat tour with this company to visit the fort. Tickets...

This rustic concrete path overlooks the ocean views. As you walk on this path you will come across camera-toting tourists, horse drawn carriages and incredible Charleston architecture. Whether you are running this path just as the sun sets or watching the hustle and bustle of city life in the mid...

The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina offers visitors a unique look into early American history and the life of Charles Pinckney, one of the Constitution’s framers. Set on 28 picturesque acres, the site includes remnants of Snee Farm, Pinckney’s plantatio...

As soon as you walk into the park you are immediately surrounded by the absolute beauty of the area. The twisting and intertwining trees provide the right amount of shade and a beautiful backdrop for taking pictures. The gravel paths throughout the park allow runners and cyclists to navigate thro...

Palmetto Islands County Park Marsh Trail is a scenic 0.9-mile loop trail in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Known for its easy terrain, this accessible trail takes about 15 minutes to complete, making it perfect for birdwatching, hiking, and photography enthusiasts. Open year-round, the trail off...

Enjoy a relaxing adventure by paddling to Capers Island for a day trip or overnight. Located across the Copahee Sound just North of Charleston, South Carolina, Capers Island is located on the Atlantic Ocean next to Dewees Island. If you don't have your own kayak, you can rent one from Nature Ad...

Angel Oak Park is located just 12 miles from downtown Charleston, so it makes for a great mini trip if you're already visiting the beautiful area. The tree is half a mile down Angel Oak Road, off of Maybank Highway on Johns Island. The Park is free and open from 9am - 5pm. Tripods are only allowe...

There are several different things you can do here. Tour the gardens, boat tour, tram tour, Audubon tour, plantation tour, etc. There is a lot to see and it's a very enchanting place during the spring through summer. View birds nesting and flowers blooming! 

If visiting Magnolia Plantation and Gardens for the day, consider paying the extra $8 admission to walk around the Audubon Swamp Garden.  Parking for these gardens is on the way out of Magnolia Plantation on the left side.  The trail begins to the left side of the parking area, and you will have ...

Bulls Island is located just 20 miles away from America's #1 small city - Charleston, South Carolina. However, Bulls Island isn't just for anyone, but those who want the chance to get away to an uninhabited island and a Class 1 Wilderness Area. The rewards include numerous kinds of wildlife, a lo...

The Swamp Fox Passage is a portion of the larger Palmetto Trail, which travels from the Western mountains of South Carolina, Eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. This adventure hikes along a 29 mile section of the Swamp Fox through the Francis Marion National Forest in Eastern, South Carolina. The S...

Located approximately 45 miles south of historic Charleston, SC, this 4,600-acre Plantation Heritage Preserve is on Edisto Island. Already when approaching the Botany Bay Plantation, you are astonished by the magnificent avenue of oaks which prompts many visitors to pull over and take a photo. Co...

The trailhead is located at the South Tibwin parking lot on the east side of Highway 17, about 12.5 miles north of McClellanville. You will see a large metal gate and hikers bulletin board. This is a lollipop loop trail that is on an old forest road. The trailhead is at the south end of the parki...