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From the majestic Blue Ridge mountains to the sandy shores of the Atlantic Coastline, the South Carolina Nature Viewing Guide will lead you on a tour through ninety-three of the state’s most unique natural areas. Published in 1998, this guide includes beautifully detailed descriptions of the sites, maps, access information, nature viewing tips, and colorful, scenic photographs of the featured areas.
As part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) performed a variety of work throughout the Palmetto State, including soil conservation, reforestation, fire prevention, and the development of recreational areas. The work of the CCC in South Carolina provided the genesis of South Carolina’s state park system. The first state park opened in July 1936 in Myrtle Beach, and by 1938, fourteen state parks had opened and over 450,000 people had visited them.
Outdoor Adventures in the Upcountry, edited by Michel Stone, is a collection of true stories about hunting, fishing, paddling, birding, and other recreational pursuits by the area's best nature and outdoor writers. This colorful large-format book is beautifully illustrated with dozens of images by nature photographer Ted Borg, whose work has appeared for decades in South Carolina Wildlife magazine.
Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with Mike Watts, author of "Pond Fishing with Papa" and "Riverbank Memories." on Thursday, June the 5th, at 3:00pm at the State Library. Mike Watts lives outside Greenville, SC, and is a publisher, freelance writer, author of two books, and the publisher of riversandfeathers.com, an online fly fishing magazine.
SC Plants the Seed (SCPTS) is a library-based initiative that weaves together literacy, nutrition education, and access to healthy food, all while promoting lifelong learning and healthier communities. Through a dynamic collaboration between public libraries and multiple state agencies, this program empowers low-income families with the knowledge and resources to make nutritious food choices and it fosters a love of reading by providing free books to children.
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