2025年2月12日 · Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States.

Congaree National Park is a 26,692.6-acre (41.7 sq mi; 108.0 km 2) national park of the United States in central South Carolina, 18 miles southeast of the state capital, Columbia. The park preserves the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the United States.

2021年11月12日 · In this guide, we cover the best things to do in Congaree National Park. This national park protects the oldest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern United States. The trees that grow here are some of the tallest in the eastern US and this is one of the highest temperate deciduous forest canopies in the world.

2020年3月31日 · You have the opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Congaree National Park on foot or on water. With over 25 miles of hiking trails and 2.4 miles of boardwalk, there are many ways to explore the Congaree Wilderness. The boardwalk loop trail provides access to Weston Lake and other trails that wind through the Congaree floodplain.

6 天之前 · Here visitors can experience both a unique old-growth bottomland hardwood forest, home to numerous national and state champion trees and one of the most biodiverse forests in the nation, as well as an upland pine forest where fire plays a key role in its health and survival.

2024年9月10日 · Congaree National Park is a national park located in the state of South Carolina. It covers an area of 26,276 acres and is known for its stunning views, deep canyons, and unique geological formations.

Comprising nearly 11,000 hectares, Congaree National Park is the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. Located in central South Carolina near the state’s capital of Columbia, this National Park is home to an incredible range of biodiversity.

We call it the same name Congoree, or millipede. When we were growing up, it was considered a good sign when they were found in the soil.

2023年10月4日 · Congaree National Park, tucked away neatly in the inter coastal plains of South Carolina, is the underdog of US national parks. It’s hard to understand why, given its unique landscape and rich heritage. It’s even in close proximity to the state capital and metro area, Columbia, making travel and accommodations rather convenient.

2021年12月9日 · Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Columbia, Congaree State Park is easily explored in a half-day or overnight stay. The scenic 25 miles of hiking trails here will bring you deep into a hardwood forest of pine and cypress forest and over boardwalks along marshlands, by a serene lake, and to scenic views of the park's namesake river.