We visited Santee State Park for our field trip when we were learning about Earth Science. This is because Santee State Park sits on one of the few limestone cave systems in the country.
We started the day on the empty playground, and the mosquitoes were quite horrible even with DEET. So, instead of the planned hike through the woods, we decided to explore near the lake and hope the heat and breeze kept them away from us.
After checking out the lake, taking a fun picture in the prop boat, and getting our Ultimate Outsider stamp, we drove through the park to the Interpretive Center. I was pleasantly surprised by how much information they had throughout the tiny little room.
In the interpretive center, we found tons of taxidermied local animals. Like tons. So many. There’s also a kid’s area to touch and explore different nature items, and lots of signage explaining the significance of the limestone caves nearby and some of the history of the area.
Santee State Park has a little bit of everything! It would especially appeal to fans of fishing, boating, and other lake activities. However, if you’re just in it for the views and the educational content, you’ll find plenty to interest you here as well! Don’t forget to check out our other South Carolina State Park adventures!
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