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Destination: SC Parks

Full of interesting facts on geography, plants, and fauna found in South Carolina state parks.

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Produced for ETV by WNSC-TV, the Rock Hill regional station, this popular series provides informative programs full of interesting facts on geography, plants, and fauna found in a variety of our treasured South Carolina state parks. Hosted by Susan Collier, the programs have been developed with assistance from the SC Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. 

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 Jones Gap State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Jones Gap State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Jones Gap State Park is located in the Blue Mountain region. The Middle Saluda River is a really significant river in South Carolina because It's one of the few rivers within South Carolina that's...
 Caesars Head State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Caesars Head State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Caesars Head State Park, along with Jones Gap State Park, make up the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. This area has one of the richest deciduous forests in the world that provides us quite a...
Hampton Plantation State Historic Site | Destination: SC Parks Baker Creek State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Baker Creek State Park | Destination: SC Parks
The pavilion at Baker Creek State Park is a rental facility that overlooks the Lake Thurmond. The park includes fishing, trails and also is unique with a mountain bike trail.
Aiken State Park | Destination: SC Parks Santee State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Santee State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Santee State Park is home to Lake Marion. Fishing, kayaking and canoeing are popular activities. There are also tours to learn about the wildlife. This area being wetlands hosts quite a few wildlife...
Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area | Destination: SC Parks Aiken State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Aiken State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Aiken State Park was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and its the second-oldest park in South Carolina. Many of the structures built still remain standing today. There is a lot of...
Aiken State Park | Destination: SC Parks Hunting Island State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Hunting Island State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Located in Beaufort County, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built Hunting Island State Park in 1938. In 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had established the CCC, a federally funded...
Aiken State Park | Destination: SC Parks Colleton State Park  | Destination: SC Parks

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Colleton State Park | Destination: SC Parks
Colleton State Park is located along the Edisto River. The park is used for river rescue training and visitors are welcome enjoy the river for activities like fishing, kayaking or tubing. Colleton...