Where the River Floods

South Carolina’s first and only National Park is an amazing adventure.  Congaree was named a National Monument in 1976 and then a National Park in 2003.  It is also a National Natural Landmark, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Globally Important Bird Area.  This floodplain forest is flooded approximately 10 times a year by the Congaree River and has several of the tallest bald cypress trees in the world.  You can walk the wooden boardwalk trail, which can be flooded at different times of the year, hike trails, or go canoeing or kayaking.  Which ever you choose you are in for a magical and mystical exploration.

Fancy footwork on the flooded boardwalk!

The boardwalk sits close to the flooding.

The flooded forest floor is full of “knees” from the roots of trees.

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Bald Cypress Trees reach for the sky.

A little insect life.

The “knees” of the roots.

A boardwalk challenge

To learn more about Congaree National Park and plan your adventure go to http://www.nps.gov/cong