http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/see-do/events.aspxEvents happening in South Carolinaen-us60© 2008 South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and TourismFri, 09 May 2008 12:21:00 GMTFri, 09 May 2008 12:21:00 GMT This easy to moderately difficult 20-mile loop trail begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/3311.aspx If you’re seeking diversity, five trails of varying difficulty and length in Croft State Natural Area near Spartanburg should keep you busy. The trails have portions of singlewide and doublewide, which range in difficulty from moderate to strenuous. The surface... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/3310.aspx Cheraw features three equestrian trails, the Blue Trail, the White Trail, and the Sandhills Connector Trail. The Blue and White Trails are basically out and back, but you can ride out on one and return on the other. The Sandhills Connector connects to the... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/3309.aspx Situated in the middle of South Carolina’s sandhills region, Lee State Natural Area offers two loop trails between five and six miles long that are of easy to moderate difficulty. Despite its sandy surroundings, the park contains one of the best-preserved... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/3312.aspx This six-mile loop in Poinsett State Park near Sumter provides some easy-to-moderate riding in a semi-mountainous environment that’s a pleasant aberration in the surrounding coastal plain. The trail is covered with pine needles and meanders through some grassy... Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/3314.aspx The best music, comedy and dancing of three of the most dynamic decades in history, 1960-1990. Elvis, John Denver, Pat Benatar, Janis Joplin, The Beatles, Billy Joel, Don McClean, The Beach Boys, and Cyndi Lauper – just to name a few. The best music performed... Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/27205.aspx HGTV's Lowcountry cottage offers practical lessons in environmentally friendly lifestyle. The cottage-style home is just over 2,000 sq ft.with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. The master suite is on the ground floor. Enter for a chance to win this home at... Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/27288.aspx City Center Partnership's Main Street Marketplace is an open-air market featuring fresh produce, flowers, specialty gifts, art, handmade crafts, and much more every Friday from May 2 until June 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Boyd Plaza in front of the Columbia... Fri, 02 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/26340.aspx City Center Partnership's Main Street Marketplace is an open-air market featuring fresh produce, flowers, specialty gifts, art, handmade crafts, and much more every Friday from May 2 until June 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Boyd Plaza in front of the Columbia... Fri, 02 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/26340.aspx An outdoor concert series showcasing ballet, clogging, blues, jazz, celtic music, patriotic music, military bands and more every Monday at 7 p.m. Mon, 05 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/2919.aspx Enjoy family entertainment and fun with a parade, five stages of live entertainment, contests, crafts, a street dance, fireworks, amusement rides. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/2271.aspx The AVP Charleston Open, South Carolina’s only professional beach volleyball event and Charleston’s largest beach party of the year, returns May 8th- 10th, 2008 to the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island. Over 150 top players, including a host of... Thu, 08 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/27277.aspx There’s no track a driver wants to win on more than Darlington. It's a proving ground for drivers trying to make a name for themselves. This 200-mile shootout gives young drivers a chance to go against the veterans. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/25647.aspx Become one with the water during our paddling excursions in the lagoon. Kayaking is one of the best ways to see wildlife, especially the beautiful wading birds of South Carolina's coastal waters. Certified instructors will teach basic skills of paddling,... Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002614.aspx Join park staff or volunteers for a cool and relaxing slideshow about the alligators of South Carolina's Lowcountry. This amazing, docile looking predator has skills and abilities that have allowed it to outlive dinosaurs, mammoths and saber-toothed cats.... Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002617.aspx Birding is now one of the top outdoor recreational activities in the U.S. If you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this is the perfect way to find out! Designed for the beginning birder, you will start off in a classroom setting where you will... Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002635.aspx Experiencing nature isn't always first-hand. Sometimes the way we "see" wildlife is through signs and tracks. This nature-craft program is designed to help participants identify animal tracks that you might find in the Lowcountry. We will be using plaster... 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Today, the mansion stands as a testament to the wealth and power of these families as well as the craftsmanship of... Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002645.aspx Take a fascinating tour of the former winter home of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. Archer, son of transportation magnate Collis P. Huntington, and Anna, world-renowned sculptor, came to the South Carolina coast in 1930 seeking a warmer winter climate.... Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10002632.aspx In 1670, the first English settlers arrived in Carolina. What was it like during the first ten years of the fledgling colony? What challenges, hardships, failures and successes did they experience? Who were the key figures and what were their roles? And did... Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/products/10003378.aspx In 1670, the first English settlers arrived in Carolina. 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