Huntington Beach State Park
PARK PROGRAMS
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Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of the salt marsh. Excellent for beginners, participants need to reserve a spot at the Education Center (843-235-8755) by 4:00 pm Sunday prior to the program. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring drinking water, sunscreen, and lace-up shoes that can get wet and muddy. Fee: $30/ person. Meet at the Education Center, then caravan to Oyster Landing. (2 hrs.)
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Archer and Anna Huntington began managing their newly acquired land in the 1930's to support the maximum diversity of wildlife possible. One of the their main projects to accomplish this goal was the creation of a freshwater marsh adjacent to what is now the causeway that carries visitors into the park. Come find out how the S.C. Sate Park Service continues this legacy of stewardship during this leisurely walk that provides a great opportunity to compare and contrast two unique wetland habitats: freshwater marshes and salt marshes. Along the way, you may have a chance to observe alligators, wading birds, waterfowl, minks, fiddler crabs, and more.
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Learn the fascinating natural history of South Carolina's state reptile, the loggerhead sea turtle, and how you can have a positive impact on their nesting and feeding habitats. There will be no live turtles at this program.
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Discover the life of the loggerhead sea turtle and why it's our state reptile. This informative audio-visual presentation is designed to make us better stewards of the environment.
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Huntington Beach State Park is considered by many to be the best birding spot in South Carolina. Come see why for yourself! Local birders, Phil and Sharon Turner, will lead a walk along the causeway to search the freshwater pond and salt marsh for a variety of birds. Depending on the season, we might observe herons, egrets, rails, woodstorks, shorebirds, ducks, bald eagles and more!
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Search for seashells and other beach bounty during this guided walk on one of the best shelling beaches in the Grand Strand. Along the way, we'll discover the fascinating lives of the animals that make seashells, the importance of sand dunes, tide cycles, and how to be a responsible beachcomber.
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Come get aquainted with some of the wierdest animals in the ocean as we discover that there's more to life than a backbone! A variety of live creatures will be on display in the Wet Lab, so be prepared for a real hands-on experience.
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Birding is now one of the top outdoor recreational activities in the U.S. If you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about, this is the perfect way to find out! Designed for the beginning birder, you will start off in a classroom setting where you will learn the basic essentials of birding: how to get the most out of your binoculars, how to use a field guide, and where to start looking for birds. Afterwards, you will get a chance to try out your newly acquired skills during a trip out on the park led by noted birders, Phil and Sharon Turner. Experienced birders are welcome to join the field portion of the program at 11 am at the Education Center.
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Take a stroll down the beach to learn more about seashells, ghost crabs, sea turtles, sand dunes, and tides. We plan on uncovering many mysteries found in the surf and along the beach! Kids 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult!
Myrtle Beach State Park
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Fish printing is an ancient art form, but we're taking it to a new realm! This is your chance to make a unique souvenir of your visit to Huntington Beach State Park. Creativity is a must!
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Take a fascinating tour of the winter home of Anna and Archer Huntington with a docent from the Friends of Huntington Beach State Park. Along the way, you will discover how this home helped a community through tough years, inspired art and eventually became a National Historic Landmark.
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Blue, stone, speckled, lady, spider, hermit, ghost, and mole! Believe it or not, all these crazy names are types of crabs that live in the coastal habitats at Myrtle Beach State Park. Learn all about these crabs and why it is important to follow regulations to help keep crab populations healthy and sustainable. Live specimens and a silly crab costume will be on hand! Appropriate for ages 5 and older.
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Learn about snakes and their cold-blooded kin in this audio-visual presentation, then get a chance to touch some!
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Many people love to come and enjoy the beauty of the beach. Unfortunately, more people using the beach often leads to more pollution on the beach. Become a part of the solution and join volunteers around the country, state, and nation in this annual event as we band together to
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The Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival features more than 100 fine artisans. The festival provides aesthetic beauty against a background of natural beauty. Enjoy fine art, quality crafts, Lowcountry food, and the area’s finest musicians.
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Now in its 33rd year, the Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival is renowned throughout the Southeast as one of the best art events of its kind. A wide variety of artists from across the country eagerly enter the rigid jurying process each year, which ensures that the quality is always very high and diversity is broad. In addition to the fine visual art on display, the event will also have a variety of musical entertainment, demonstrations by exhibitors, and an opportunity to sample some of the seafood delicacies for which Murrells Inlet is known.
The three-day festival takes place in the unique setting of Atalaya, a Moorish-style “castle” built in the Great Depression as a winter home and sculpture studio by Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington, the New York philanthropists who also created Brookgreen Gardens across U.S. 17 from the oceanfront park. Easily one of the most unusual buildings in South Carolina with its lush palm–lined courtyard, wrought iron window grills, and Moorish architecture presided over by a watchtower, Atalaya is a designated National Historic Landmark.
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Explore the fascinating world of turtles, lizards, alligators and snakes as we learn their importance in the ecosystem. A live snake will be on hand.
Myrtle Beach State Park
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Many animals find their way into our hearts for their various reasons: dolphins for their playfulness, sea turtles for their grace, and birds for their beauty. But bats, the only mammal capable of true flight, often give us chills at the mere mention of them. Take a new look at these amazing mammals while we use a costume, power point illustrations, and games to illustrate the often misunderstood bat.
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Have some fun and spend some quality time with your youngster fishing from the Myrtle Beach State Park Fishing Pier. All piers in the Grand Strand will be participating in this event sponsored by the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and awards will be presented at each pier in some various
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Come on out and do your part to help make Myrtle Beach State Park a better place for all! The park needs volunteers for a variety of projects including: trail maintenance, picnic table placement, litter removal, and moving mulch. Drinks will be provided.
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