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Lake Conestee Nature Park
Barnwell State Park
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Cheraw State Park
Chester State Park
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Croft State Park
Devil's Fork State Park
Dreher Island State Park
Edisto Beach State Park
Hamilton Branch State Park
Huntington Beach State Park
Jones Gap State Park
Keowee Toxaway State Park
Poinsett State Park
Sadlers Creek State Park
Table Rock State Park
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Congaree National Park
Cowpens National Battlefield
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Reconstruction Era National Monument
Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm
Oconee State Park
Paris Mountain State Park
- Question: What makes South Carolina special in terms of natural beauty?
- Answer: Boasting more than 80,000 acres of protected land, South Carolina is home to some of the most beautiful parks in the country.
- Question: What is South Carolina best known for in terms of its natural landscapes?
- Answer: The state is best known for the beaches and marshes of its coastline.
- Question: What other types of terrain can be found in South Carolina?
- Answer: South Carolina also offers a wide variety of terrain, including towering mountains, beautiful forests criss-crossed by streams and rivers, and even sand dunes.
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