The newly resurfaced and improved Sandhills Hiking Trail features two miles of a smooth, asphalt surface, new boardwalks and a newly constructed footbridge over the lake's spillway.

Table Rock will feature a 7.2-mile round-trip hike to the top of Table Rock Mountain, for those up to the challenge

You don't have to head to the mountains to get your fill of fall color. Brilliant yellows and reds can already be seen at Lee State Park and the color is still a week or two away from reaching its peak.

Check out SouthCarolinaParks.com for a complete list of this year's Halloween festivities in your SC State Parks

Redcliffe's Beyond the Gravestone program will be held Oct. 13 and Oct. 20

Visitors to Musgrove Mill's Anniversary Celebration can watch and participate in 18th century backcountry demonstrations.

The four tournament winners from 2011 show off their well-deserved trophies.

Phil Gaines, the SC State Park Director, spoke alongside the Director of the SC Nature Conservancy during the land transfer ceremony.

Bryn Harmer, Park Manager of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, and State Parks Director Phil Gaines look on as major donors are recognized during the ceremony.

Dozens of members of the South Carolina Nature Conservancy attended the ceremony at Jones Gap State Park

Buckhorn Lodge at Paris Mountain State Park underwent extensive restorations

Campers keeping cool at Paris Mountain State Park

This wildflower is listed as a species of concern, and can be seen blooming at Landsford Canal State Park from mid-May until June.

During it's peak season, the Rock Shoals Spider Lily blooms on the Catawba for as far as the eye can see.

The overlook along the Canal Trail at Landsford Canal State Park provides stunning viewing opportunities of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily.

The new "love" shirts are now available on the online park retail store.

13 primitive campsites overlook pristine Lake Jocassee

The spring season brings a multitude of wildflowers to parks throughout the state.

Fishing Lake Russell is a popular activity for all ages at Calhoun Falls State Park

Children up to 12 years old can enjoy the egg hunt at Oconee State Park.

Hunting Island will feature an Easter egg hunt, children's coloring contest and sunrise service.

Wisteria vines climb the tall trees at Lake Greenwood

The wisteria at Lake Greenwood blooms until early April.

The rare Oconee Bell blooms at Devils Fork State Park mid March through early April

The rare Oconee Bell blooms at Devils Fork State Park mid March through early April

Explore the history of slave spirituals at Redcliffe on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Designate a portion of your tax return to be donated to state parks.

One of Landsford Canal State Park's resident nesting eagles.

Bring four people, play for as low as $10 per person until Feb. 14.

From now until Feb. 14, seniors play for only $15 on Thursdays at the Cheraw State Park Golf Course.

Groups of four can play for as low as $10 per person until Feb. 14.

Until Feb. 14, seniors pay only $15 to play the Cheraw State Park Golf Course

A hike to the top of Table Rock Mountain yields breath-taking views

A family walks along the Little Gap Hiking Trail at Dreher Island State Park

A man walks over the spillway at Poinsett State Park

Interior of one of the preserved slave quarters

How sweet is this?  She gave Santa her entire list!

The furry friends event got their time with Santa on the beach.

Our park rangers from Myrtle Beach State Park made sure to get their time in with Santa.

Since the reindeer are resting up for Christmas Eve, Santa employed a park truck to get him to his post on the beach in a flash!

The Adventure under annual repair at a Charleston shipyard.  Each year it is removed for one week for repair and maintenance.

The Adventure under full sail and on it's maiden voyage from Maine to Charleston, SC.

The Adventure, after repairs, making its way under the Ravenel Bridge and back to Charles Towne Landing.

The Adventure sailing past a massive cruise ship in the Charleston Harbor, on its way back to Charles Towne Landing.

A loggerhead sea turtle crawls back into the ocean after laying a nest full of eggs at Myrtle Beach State Park.

A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling that was helped from the nest and allowed to strengthen and crawl to the ocean on its own.

Allows unlimited entry for you and everyone in your vehicle to all 47 state parks that charge admission across South Carolina for an entire year.

Gift cards may be purchased in any denomination and can be used towards cabin and camping reservations as well as reservations for any other reserveable facility.

Park-specific, South Carolina and park-branded merchandise are available in the online park store.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism and the South Carolina Film Commission announce the Young Filmmakers Project, South Carolina’s first-ever high-school filmmaking competition.

A view of the Caesars Head rock covered in fall foliage.