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| Congaree Swamp National Monument :- Congaree National Park preserves the largest intact tract of old-growth floodplain forest in North America. To walk here is to walk among ancient trees of record size. A storehouse of natural diversity, the forest encompasses hundreds of species of plants and animals. It is a designated International Biosphere Reserve. The State newspaper editorialized it as an "international treasure." Beauty and tranquility reign supreme in the midst of this natural treasure. OPERATING HOURS: The park is open every day from dawn until dusk except for Christmas Day, and the Visitor Center is open from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. All vehicles must be parked outside the entrance gate by 5:00 P.M. CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally mild with variable precipitation. The park is prone to periodic flooding. Layers of clothing, long pants and good walking shoes are recommended. SAFETY:Be aware of potential hazards such as poison ivy, mosquitoes, wasps, spiders, and snakes which inhabit the park in ample numbers. Bring insect repellent, a first-aid kit, compass and water. DIRECTIONS:Congaree National Park is located off of South Carolina Highway 48 (Bluff
Road) approximately 20 miles southeast of Columbia, South Carolina. South
Carolina Highway 48 is accessible from Interstate 77 via exit 5 and from
Interstate 26 from Charleston via South Carolina Highway 601. Follow the
brown and white directional signs once on South Carolina Highway 48. |
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