Most People Don’t Realize South Carolina Has An Inland Sea And It’s Truly Beautiful
When it comes to outdoor recreation, South Carolina pretty much has it all. In under four hours you can four-wheel your way off a mountain in the upstate and be on a beach somewhere on the other side of the state. But did you know the Palmetto State has an “inland sea?” If not, then don’t feel bad, because you’re not alone.
It may not be as large as Lake Superior, or Lake Huron, or Lake Michigan, but South Carolina's Lake Marion is indeed known as the "inland sea."
This resulted in many stumps and trees just under the surface. Some, especially cypress, actually thrive in the lake waters, making this "inland sea" even more stunning.
And the fishermen? They love all the natural habitats provided by the erroneously early flooding that occurred here nearly 75 years ago when the earthen Santee Dam was closed off too soon.
From October 11-13 2016, the park is offering the "Lakes and Locks Tour," that should give you more fun insight into this amazing resource known as South Carolina's Inland Sea.
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment 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 spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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