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May 22, 2012 — 1:58pm

Enjoy Nature at it's Best!

Shoes NatureWhen visitors explore all the great aspects of nature in York County, they renew themselves in its wide open spaces, rivers, gardens and fields of green.

The Spots:

  • Catawba River Expeditions, LLC

    Catawba River Expeditions offers self-guided trips with shuttle service along the Catawba River Canoe and Kayak Trail in York/Chester/Lancaster counties. Kayak and canoe rentals are also available...

    3079 Greenwood Rd.
    Rock Hill, SC
    803 327-9335
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  • Tega Cay Marina

    We have everything you'd expect to find in a top notch marina: a marina store offering snacks, sandwiches, soft drinks, beer, boating supplies, and skiing accessories, as well as, convenient gasoline...

    10801 Johnston Rd #221
    Charlotte, NC
    803 548-3715
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  • Doby Bridge Park

    Doby Bridge Park is a 14-acre park located near the fast growing Doby Bridge Road neighborhoods between Putnam Lane and Whites Road. The park offers the following amenities: one lighted baseball...

    1905 Doby Bridge Road
    Fort Mill, SC
    803-547-2116
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  • Huckle Grove

    This pedestrian park, located in downtown Rock Hill, is home to many historic trees. Most of the trees were cultivated from trees that were witness to an historic event in the founding of our...

    103 Black Street
    Rock Hill, SC
    803-329-5620
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  • Ebenezer Park

    Pack a picnic and watch the sunset from lakeside picnic shelters, ortake to Lake Wylie for fishing and recreational boating. Stay overnightat one of the park’s 71 campsites which include water,...

    4490 Boatshore Road
    Rock Hill, SC
    803 366-6620
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  • Steele Street Park

    Steele Street Park is a 5 acre park with one picnic shelter, grills, additional picnic tables, children’s play equipment with swings, restroom facilities, one lighted basketball court, and a water...

    600 Steele Street
    Fort Mill, SC
    803-547-2116
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  • Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill

    Through creativity, hard work, and a little Johnny Appleseed magic, owners Fritz and Catherine Gusmer have turned a York County roadside stand into a must- see destination. Windy Hill Orchard and...

    1860 Black Highway
    York, SC
    803 684-0690

  • Anne Springs Close Greenway Nature Center

    The Anne Springs Close Greenway Nature Center is reminiscent of a charming farm house and is a perfect location for corporate retreats and children’s parties. This venue features a stunning exhibit...

    1300 N. Hwy 21 Bypass
    Fort Mill, SC
    803-548-7252
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  • River Park

    This seventy-acre park along the Catawba River includes a picnic area, kayak/canoe launch, outdoor classroom, and several miles of scenic trails. River Park is the perfect setting to learn about the...

    1782 Quality Circle
    Rock Hill, SC
    803-329-5620
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  • Clover Community Park

    Clover Community Park features a picnic shelter, 2 playgrounds, ball fields, horseshoe pits and a walking trail. The walking trail at Clover Community Park is a paved path that gives walkers and...

    256 Community Park Drive
    Clover, SC
    803-222-9493
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  • Clover Middle School Walking Trail

    The walking trail at Clover Middle School is a gravel 0.3 mile path that loops around an open field with a playground. The trail is lighted for evening hours.

    320 Clinton Avenue
    Clover, SC
    803-222-9493
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  • Anne Springs Close Greenway

    Leroy Springs & Company’s Anne Springs Close Greenway is 2300 acres of pristine land filled with spacious forests, rambling terrain, shimmering lakes and rolling pastures. This beautiful, pastoral...

    250 Dairy Barn Lane
    Fort Mill, SC
    803 548-7252
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  • Fort Mill Parks & Recreation

    112 Confederate Street
    Fort Mill, SC
    803-547-2116
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  • Walt Schrader Trails

    The Walt Schrader Trails are eight miles of nature paths used to relax, get some exercise or learn about our natural history. Visitors may use the trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding...

    1444 Brattonsville Road
    McConnells, SC
    803-684-2327
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  • Kings Mountain State Park

    Kings Mountain State Park is a 6,883 acre retreat on the fast-growing Interstate 85 corridor. The park has two lakes and several streams for fishing and almost 35 miles of hiking and equestrian...

    1277 Park Road
    Blacksburg, SC
    803 222-3209
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  • Glencairn Garden

    For over 50 years, award-winning Glencairn Garden has displayed nature’s finest colors, textures, and shapes. The newly expanded 11 acre garden includes a Veterans Garden, showcase gardens, tiered...

    725 Crest Street
    Rock Hill, SC
    803-329-5620
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  • Harris Street Park

    Harris Street Park is a 10 acre park consisting of a picnic shelter with 2 picnic tables and one gazebo with a picnic table each hold up to 25 people. Grills, children’s play equipment with swings,...

    465 Harris Street
    Fort Mill, SC
    803-547-2116
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