Here Are The 13 Most Incredible Natural Wonders In South Carolina

We have some amazing and incredible features that were here long before any of us reading this article were born. In this article we’re exploring the natural side of the wonders, so there won’t be any man-made creations featured.
Let’s explore the natural side of South Carolina.

1. Angel Oak

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Let's start with a very well known wonder shall we? The Angel Oak of St. Johns Island. This tree is thought to be one of the oldest living things in the country and definitely is the oldest living thing this side of the Mississippi River. It stands more than 66 feet tall and has a circumference of an amazing 28 feet! The canopy of the Angel Oak shades approximately 17,200 square feet. The park where this beautiful tree lives is free for visitation and should be on any road trip list if you haven't seen it yet. It truly is a sight to behold.

2. ACE Basin

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The second wonder on my list is the ACE Basin. The ACE Basin is made up of the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto Rivers. It's the largest undeveloped estuaries along the Atlantic Coast of the U.S. It covers approximately 350,000 acres and is home to many and various wildlife. It would take more than a weekend trip to explore all of this natural wonder, but I bet it would be worth your time.

3. Boneyard Beach

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Boneyard Beach finds itself at #3 on our list. You can take a ferry out to Bull Island which is one of many barrier islands found of the coast of South Carolina. Boneyard Beach will hold you in awe. Due to erosion of the shoreline, many trees have found themselves in the ocean instead of dry land. Due to the salt content in that water, they trees have become gray and white. Some of them have succumbed and are no longer standing. It's like standing inside a surreal painting.

4. Carolina Bays

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Carolina Bays are our fourth wonder of South Carolina. These bays are found in a few other places as well along the east coast. No one knows their true origins, but they are oval depressions in the ground that usually hold fresh water and are just inland. One of the most notable ones is Woods Bay.

5. Congaree National Park

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Congaree National Park is a notable park here and a lot of people hike through there on a daily basis. It's the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the entire United States. This forest has some of the tallest trees in the southern U.S. 

 

 

 

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