Congaree National Park

Congaree ⁠​​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌​⁠National Park protects the largest stretch of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the Southeast, reached on an elevated boardwalk and trails a short drive southeast of Columbia. Rangers and partners host free programs such as guided walks, nature drawing and yoga among the big trees, plus paddling on Cedar Creek.