Take A Boardwalk Trail Through The Wetlands Of The Lowcountry In South Carolina
There’s a stunning boardwalk trail in South Carolina that travels through one of the prettiest cypress swamps in the South. This year, Cypress Wetlands in Port Royal celebrates 20 years of inspiring adventures among locals and visitors alike. For locals who’ve been in the area for a while, the inspiration includes the visual feast of what can happen when a group of people work to make a swamp on the edge of town known mostly for its long-active rookery into a wetland preserve worthy of daily strolls and hours spent enjoying the peaceful nature of this urban paradise.
At a mere seven acres, Cypress Wetlands feels much larger than its actual footprint.
The oasis is tucked neatly into an area wedged between Paris Avenue and Richmond Avenue and includes a duck pond, the cypress swamp, a bird rookery, amphitheater, and several overlooks along the walking paths.
When was the last time you visited Port Royal? Maybe it’s time to plan a trip and while you’re there, be sure to visit this boardwalk trail in South Carolina. Cypress Wetlands is open daily from dawn until dusk. Admission is free.
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.