From the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina offers a wide variety of natural landscapes. For decades, the state has prioritized safeguarding these areas so they can be enjoyed well into the future.

Most recently, South Carolina officials have announced that the plans for its first new state park in 20 years are moving forward – and residents are over the moon. Here’s what’s planned for the project and when visitors can expect to see it open.

South Carolina Is Opening Its First New State Park In Two Decades

In a press release last week , the Open Space Institute (OSI) announced that South Carolina is preparing to open Black River State Park in 2026 – the state's first new park in two decades. The project, launched in 2021, is a co

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