In December 2022, a team of archaeologists from the SC State Park Service, SCDNR-Heritage Trust, and the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA) conducted excavations at the location of Spanish Mount Point shell mound on Edisto Beach State Park. The purpose of the work was to mitigate the effects of storm damage and ongoing erosion to the site. One of the project goals sought to better understand the formation processes and use of the mound through systematic investigati

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20K views · 269 reactions | Ranger Sam & Ranger Thomas from Edisto Beach State Park --here to tell us all about the shorebirds & seabirds who visit our coastal parks. What's the difference? What are some do's and don'ts when it comes to these birds? Watch & learn! **Special seabird appearance at the end!  | South Carolina State Parks | Facebook

Plan a trip to beautiful Edisto Island, one of the most serene beaches on the South Carolina coast. Take a bike ride or a hike through a maritime forest of live oak and palmetto trees, kayak or fish the surrounding waters, spend a day on an Edisto Church Tour, or just relax on the uncrowded, natural beaches. Follow it up with dinner at one of the many local restaurants, and then relax as you watch the sun set over the pristine landscape. Whatever you choose, it will be a vacation you won't soon

Take a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Edisto Beach, SC where it's as rich in history as it is in natural beauty. You'll find serene and uncrowded beaches, picturesque hiking & biking trails, fishing and kayaking adventures, golfing, historic churches, museums and so much more to explore. Whatever you chose, you are sure to make memories that will last a lifetime. Plan your visit today. Supported by Discover South Carolina | SC Lowcountry Tourism Commission

Did you know sometimes we have to relocate sea turtle nests laid on our park to ensure their safety and viability? Take a look as Sea Turtle Specialist Leah Schwartzentruber shows us how it's done at Edisto Beach State Park. | South Carolina State Parks