From the mountain trails to beachfront campsites, South Carolina’s amazing state parks invite you to come out and play! Visit online or call 866.345.PARK
Don't forget about our Jr. Ranger Program offered at many parks across the state!
Meet some of our newest Jr. Rangers -- Austin, Logan & Lydia from NC! They became Jr. Rangers at Myrtle Beach State Park. Learn more about the program, here: SCJrRangers.com
📖READING WITH A RANGER!
📍Paris Mountain State Park
June 11 at 10AM
Meet at Shelters 5 & 6
Featuring.....Eliza and the Dragonfly by Susie Caldwell Rinehar
FREE with park admission!
Print & bring your Reading with a Ranger passport to earn prizes: brnw.ch/21x3fua
🎨 Calling All Artists, Makers & Craftspeople! 🎨
Applications are now open for the 2026 Sesqui Artisan's Market at Sesquicentennial State Park!
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Sesqui State Park, Columbia, SC
📝 Apply today: brnw.ch/21x3fk0
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Join us for Ballads of the Blue & Gray Music Program
📍Battle of Rivers Bridge SHS
📅Saturday, June 20 at 3:00 PM
🎵Featuring LIVE MUSIC by Ranger Brandon & Friends!
FREE PROGRAM! Don't miss it!
Ranger Tim Lee from the Mountain Bridge is here to tell us all about the National Weather Service weather station located at Caesars Head State Park. This weather station has been at the park almost 100 years -- since 1934! Listen in and learn all about it.
Reading With A Ranger is a family-friendly summer reading program that encourages children to enjoy storytime with park rangers while discovering the outdoors and building a love of reading. Learn how to participate here: brnw.ch/21x30AB
MEET A RANGER MONDAY! ⛏️
Did you know South Carolina State Parks employs archaeologists? Meet Nicole Isenbarger, archaeologist at Charles Towne Landing, and learn all about what she does ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2ZYT
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY! 🐢
This past weekend, we had our first loggerhead nest of the year at @MyrtleBeachSP -- and Ranger Ann was lucky enough to witness the mama on the beach the next morning.
Ranger Ann operates under Marine Turtle Permit #510 from SCDNR.
Until midnight TONIGHT, May 26, ONLY!
Get 20% off ALL Hunting Island State Park merchandise in our online store at this link: brnw.ch/21x2QE2
Including this commemorative Lighthouse Grand Reopening t-shirt!
ORDER NOW! No code needed!
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, please remember......
⭐Our parks WILL BE BUSY. Some may reach capacity.
⭐Pack your patience!
⭐Plan ahead-- arrive early or come later.
⭐A park passport does not guarantee entry when a park is full.
⭐We appreciate your patience!
Ever wanted to try out H. Cooper Black? 🐎
We've got 50% OFF camping from June 1 through August 31! 3-night minimum! Use code SUMMER26 to get the discount, and get more details, here ➡️ brnw.ch/21x2Hr0
📷Patricia Fox
Fox Squirrel 5K at Sadlers Creek State Park
🏃 Race starts at 10 a.m.
🌲 $30 registration. Register here: brnw.ch/21x2FBD
🎁 Register by May 29
🏅 Prizes awarded to top finishers
Tag your race buddy below & start planning your day at the park!
📸: @mtheeastland
WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY! RARE BIRD SIGHTING!
Recently, an American Tree Sparrow was spotted at Hunting Island near the Nature Center. This is an extremely rare bird, with only 3 sightings ever recorded in coastal SC! Thanks, Ranger John, for snapping these pics! 📷
MEET A MANAGER MONDAY! 🤠
Meet the new manager of Lee & Woods Bay state parks -- Jessica Nielsen! Jessica first started volunteering in parks before becoming a ranger. Read more about Jessica & her parks here ➡️ southcarolinaparks.com/lee & here ➡️ southcarolinaparks.com/woods…