Congaree National Park South Carolina

 Congaree National Park

Explore the 2.4 mile loop boardwalk trail 

over the floodplain.

Because there were only a handful of people visiting 

this national park we saw two different skinks.

Five-lined skink with a blue tail.

We think that this is a Carolina Anole.

These are the "knees" from the roots of the 

Bald cypress trees. 

The mud, called Dorovan muck, is eight feet thick

and is why they built the boardwalk. 

Pileated Woodpecker

This Loblolly pine tree is over 150 feet tall!

We were blessed to see this Red-shouldered Hawk!

We enjoyed hiking through this park 

because of all the animals and it is a very unique place.

Yes, it was hot, humid and the sweat bees loved us. 

If you find yourself near Hopkins, South Carolina 

it is worth the visit.