Aiken State Natural Area

Four spring-fed lakes and the meandering South Edisto River make Aiken State Natural Area popular with both fishermen and campers. This area is a combination of a river swamp and dry sandhills. The latter provides evidence of an era when the sea reached this far inland. Built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this 1,067-acre park has a variety of animal and plant life, making it an excellent location for nature study.

To learn how you can "Explore the Wonderlands" that are the South Carolina Park Service, pick up brochures at any of the state Welcome Centers,  call (803) 734-0156, or visit http://www.travelsc.com/thingstodo/stateparks.