Join Volunteer Park Naturalist John Cely for a guided hike to some of the park’s big trees! * Things To Know * All participants must have a reservation in order […]

Join a volunteer park naturalist for a guided hike on the park’s boardwalk trail to learn about the amazing flora and fauna that calls Congaree National Park home! * Things […]

Reading Time: 2 minutes At night, the Purple Martins take flight! Each summer the skies over Bomb Island on Lake Murray come to life as the Purple Martins arrive for their summer vacation. It […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes The weather’s warming up in Capital City/Lake Murray Country, which means it’s time to head outside! Outdoor adventures in the region include renting a boat to explore Lake Murray, biking […]

Come out to the Lexington Library to learn about the rich history of Lexington County. Each month, museum staff members will discuss a different aspect of Lexington County history. For […]

Established between 1885 and 1950, the University Hill neighborhood features homes with a mix of architectural styles and designs from prominent regional and local architects. As one of the oldest […]

Join Historic Columbia for a stroll through the Heathwood neighborhood. Established by Moses Chappell Heath in 1914 and further developed by his son-in-law, Burwell Deas Manning, Sr., in the 1940s, […]

Grab your binoculars to join Historic Columbia and local birder John Tjaarda for a free, guided bird walk around the Hampton-Preston Gardens to learn about the many local and migratory […]

Reading Time: < 1 minute Welcome to the Explore Lake Murray Country Podcast: Your Guide to Come Alive in the Jewel of South Carolina. Joining Kelly on today’s episode is Jon Manchester, Chief of Visitor […]