The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism encompasses
these experiences and more with its education initiative - Discover Carolina.
The program transforms South Carolina State Parks and the South Carolina State House into living classrooms, providing educational opportunities that surpass the traditional learning experience.
The State House and each park in the system holds unique features that are indicative of South Carolina's natural and cultural heritage. Fusing statewide resources with
state academic standards, Discover Carolina provides rare
experiences that reinforce classroom lessons. There are opportunities to Discover Nature at exceptionally scenic and wildlife rich state parks, and to Discover History at profoundly interesting historic sites like the State House.
The possibilities are endless. Whether reading the works of South Carolina's first poet laureate, Archibald Rutledge, on the front porch of his beloved Hampton Plantation, or standing beneath the Eastern Continental Divide at Jones Gap, history and nature programs bring
curriculum objectives to life. Discover Carolina uses South Carolina's natural and historical treasures to develop our most important resource -- our children.
ATTENTION TEACHERS: Discover Carolina Mountains to the Sea Teacher's
Course
July 14-18 and July 21-25, 2008
Register Now!
**The State Park
Service is in the process of revising and updating our Discover Carolina
programs to align them with the current South Carolina academic standards.
If you are interested in a program at a specific state park, please contact
the park office and speak with the Interpretive Ranger. They can
elaborate on the specific program revisions. Please check back often.
New programs are being added frequently.**
