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Secret Spots

The Lowcountry is home to some of the most unique and secret outdoor spots to explore. Whether it‘s a hidden beach tucked away at Hunting Island State Park, or a secret fishing hole in the ACE Basin, the Lowcountry has something for everyone. For those looking for a more adventurous experience, the many creeks and marshes located in the area offer kayaking, canoeing, and other water activities. For those looking for some peace and quiet, there are plenty of trails in the Francis Marion National Forest, or you can explore the many secluded islands off the coast. No matter what you‘re looking for, Beaufort County and the surrounding areas are sure to have a secret outdoor spot just waiting to be explored.

Secret spot off the beaten path: Palachucola
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Secret spot off the beaten path: Palachucola

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw After 15 years of adventuring around the Lowcountry, I thought I knew every local…

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Secret spot off the beaten path: Coosawhatchie River
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Secret spot off the beaten path: Coosawhatchie River

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw It’s a thick, humid morning, and the air swims with moisture particles. Banks of…

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Secret spot off the beaten path: St. Phillips Island
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Secret spot off the beaten path: St. Phillips Island

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw On a coastline flecked with hundreds of little islands, St. Phillips is truly special…

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Secret spot off the beaten path: Fields Point
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Secret spot off the beaten path: Fields Point

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw I took a notion one day — a lazy Sunday spent mostly on the…

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Secret spot off the beaten path: George L. Smith State Park
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Secret spot off the beaten path: George L. Smith State Park

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw George L. Smith State Park I normally don’t paddle blackwater environments in summer —…

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Secret spot off the beaten path: Abercorn Creek
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Secret spot off the beaten path: Abercorn Creek

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw I must admit, I was a little reticent at first to paddle Abercorn Creek….

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Savannah River: Millstone Landing  to Deadman’s Point
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Savannah River: Millstone Landing to Deadman’s Point

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw Secret spot off the beaten path Savannah River: Millstone Landing to Deadman’s Point Swollen…

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Close to Home: An Insider’s Guide
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Close to Home: An Insider’s Guide

The beautiful thing about living in the Lowcountry is there’s always something new for you to experience.

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Secret spot off the beaten path: Tupelo Trail
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Secret spot off the beaten path: Tupelo Trail

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw Tupelo Trail The first time I did the Tupelo Trail, it didn’t even exist…

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Secret Spot off the Beaten Path: Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve
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Secret Spot off the Beaten Path: Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve

Story + Photography by Michele Roldán-Shaw The oddest thing happened to me in the Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve. But…

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