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Swamps, creeks, and hiking trails will be found at this state natural area in rural Aiken County. Four spring-fed lakes and the South Edisto River make this a popular place for campers and fishermen.
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(Aiken)
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This natural area is located in the city of Aiken, across the street from Virginia Acres Park. Here you can see and learn about the mysterious natural phenomena known as Carolina Bays. Trails lead you around the bay, where you will find plenty of interesting plants and animals.
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(Aiken)
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This park has a large baseball and softball complex, plus a soccer field.
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(North Augusta)
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Creighton Park has a large grassy field with a playground and picnic tables.
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This preserve contains a Carolina Bay and a number of hiking trails.
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(Burnettown)
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This town park has one of the most unusual playgrounds, made almost entirely of wooden beams and old tires.
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This wildlife sanctuary in rural Aiken County is owned by the state government and is listed as a wildlife viewing area by the South Carolina Wildlife Association. There are some hiking trails throughout the preserve which consists mainly of sand and small pine trees, plus a pond.
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(Aiken)
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This neighborhood park in Aiken features two railroad dining cars and a caboose, all awaiting restoration.
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This preserve has a number of hiking trails in the hilly terrain.
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(Aiken)
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Just outside of downtown Aiken, SC is a 2000-acre tract of land maintained by the Hitchcock Foundation for public use. The many hiking and horseback trails can provide for hours of fun exploring the interesting terrain.
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(Aiken)
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When you first step into the Hopelands Gardens, you immediately get the feeling that you are in a different world. Magnificent old trees tower over the main entrance path, where you can see grassy fields, flower beds, magnolia trees, and an old horse stable. From there, many miles of paths lead you around the park thru a wide variety of environments. Along the way, you will find ponds, fountains, wetlands, old houses, museums, amphitheaters, and a rope swing.
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(Langley)
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This small park on Langley Pond offers a boat ramp and seasonal swimming.
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(North Augusta)
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Take a step back in time at North Augusta's Living History Park, where a number of colonial-era buildings have been re-created. Special events are held here at various times throughout the year, and the park is also popular for school groups.
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(North Augusta)
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The city of North Augusta, SC is fortunate to have an outstanding paved trail for walking, hiking, bicycling, and roller-skating. Built along an abandoned railroad track, the North Augusta Greenway offers a wonderful “green tunnel” experience. It passes thru the Riverview Park, which is a convenient access point.
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Redcliffe Plantation was the home of Governor James H. Hammond. Now, the house and grounds are open to the public as a state historic site. There is also a nature trail and a fishing pond.
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(North Augusta)
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For people who enjoy active recreation, this park in North Augusta has a great deal to offer. The gymnasium has basketball and racketball courts, locker rooms, and a game room. Soccer and softball fields are available, plus tennis courts and a disc golf course. There is also a ramp for launching boats onto the Savannah River. The North Augusta Greenway passes thru this park.
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This is the place to visit for some great secluded views of the Savannah River. A number of steep hills will be found with unmarked hiking trails where wildlife observation is possible.
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The wide variety of habitats contained within Silver Bluff offers spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. For the birdwatcher, Silver Bluff has 200 species, including endangered Wood Storks.
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(Aiken)
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Plenty of sports and exercise facilities can be found at Virginia Acres Park, including a large gymnasium, and a paved path for walking, jogging, and roller skating. There is also an excellent playground.
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