Boat Parade is BACK
2021-06-15
The Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s 4th of July Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, July 3rd. The BoatContinue Reading
Dominion to reopen Lake Murray beach
2021-06-03
Dominion Energy will reopen a Lake Murray recreation area to visitors on a limited capacity. Located immediately south of the Lake Murray Dam, Park SiteContinue Reading
State Museum announces access program for low-income families
2021-06-03
The South Carolina State Museum has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered byContinue Reading
Lake mayors proclaim National Safe Boating Week
2021-05-28
The mayors of the lakeside towns of Chapin, Irmo, and Lexington, as well as the City of Columbia, have issued proclamations in support of NationalContinue Reading
Kayaking the Congaree National Park
2021-05-05
Local Company offers guided kayak tours of the Park. Carolina Outdoor Adventures began operating in the Spring of 2015. The company was started by BillyContinue Reading
Give your boat a “Lift”
2021-04-23
If you’ve made the leap into investing in a better quality of life with a boat, you’re hopefullyprepared for some upfront costs. When you’re onContinue Reading
Public Invited to Participate in Water/Ways Virtual Symposium
2020-12-29
On January 7-8, the National Park Service and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be hosting a virtual symposium inspired by the themes of the SmithsonianContinue Reading
State Museum offers free kids admission this weekend
2020-11-26
The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating the holiday season with new shopping opportunities in The Cotton Mill Exchange and discounted children’s admission, from NovemberContinue Reading
State Museum presents Early American Face Vessels
2020-11-26
The South Carolina State Museum has announced the opening of its new exhibition, Early American Face Vessels from the George H. Meyer Collection. Featuring moreContinue Reading
Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibition comes to Congaree National Park
2020-11-26
Congaree National Park and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be co-hosting the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways from November 13 through January 13. According to theContinue Reading
Congaree National Park adds access to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center Auditorium
2020-11-26
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasingContinue Reading