Congaree National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States.
Nature & Science - U.S. National Park Service
Here visitors can experience both a unique old-growth bottomland hardwood forest, home to numerous national and state champion trees and one of the most biodiverse forests in the nation, as well as an upland pine forest where fire plays a key role in its health and survival.
Basic Information - Congaree National Park (U.S. National Park …
Congaree National Park contains over 20,000 acres of federally designated wilderness that visitors can explore by either foot, kayak or canoe. In order for you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience please keep the following in mind:
National Park Getaway: Congaree National Park
2022年6月24日 · Re-designated in 2003, Congaree National Park protects an active floodplain ecosystem and preserves a large area of federally designated wilderness close to a major city. Wilderness activities such as hiking, canoeing and camping …
Hiking - Congaree National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2020年7月19日 · Hiking the park's many trails lets you get up close and personal with Congaree National Park. Whether you are looking for a short hike on the Boardwalk Trail, or desire to make a longer trek into the backcountry, there are options available for visitors of all skills and abilities.
Plan Your Visit - Congaree National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2020年3月31日 · You have the opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Congaree National Park on foot or on water. With over 25 miles of hiking trails and 2.4 miles of boardwalk, there are many ways to explore the Congaree Wilderness.
Maps and Brochures - Congaree National Park (U.S. National Park …
2024年6月5日 · All park maps and brochures are available for visitors to pick up at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center during our normal hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday through Saturday, except when otherwise noted on the park's Operating Hours and Seasons page. Park brochures, trail maps, and self-guided boardwalk brochures are available ...
National Park Getaway: Congaree National Park - home.nps.gov
Re-designated in 2003, Congaree National Park protects an active floodplain ecosystem and preserves a large area of federally designated wilderness close to a major city. Wilderness activities such as hiking, canoeing and camping allow visitors to experience the park up close.
The "Green Heart of South Carolina" Beats in the Congaree …
2021年7月26日 · A popular hiking, camping, and paddling destination, Congaree National Park “protects, studies, and interprets the resources, history, stories, and wilderness character of the nation’s largest remaining tract of southern old-growth bottomland forest …
Forest Joe and the Complicated Legacy of Freedom Seeking
Congaree National Park By Dr. Joshua Strayhorn, Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow On Sunday, May 27 th , 1821, Joe, a maroon , and two of his companions raided the plantation of George Ford on South Island near Charleston, South Carolina for cattle.