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"We wanted to bring together people who could tell great stories," said project director Frances Chavous of the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Leadership Institute in Allendale, S.C. "We've built a community that links us all together through our stories."
Visitors will be delighted with Salkehatchie Stew's signature theatrical production Weathering the Storm, which is based on local stories, as well as storytelling events held throughout the region.
Area Offers Outstanding Outdoor Adventures, Antiques, Golf, History, Culture and Much More
ALLENDALE, S.C. - The Salkehatchie region of South Carolina offers the ideal antidote to 21st-century suburbia. Home to some of the Palmetto State's finest state parks, nature preserves, hunting lodges, antiques shops and historic sites, this five-county region nestled in the heart of South Carolina attracts visitors interested in getting away from the hectic pace of city life and experiencing the ultimate in outdoor adventure.
Located within two hours of major metropolitan areas like Columbia, Augusta, Charleston, Savannah and Hilton Head Island, the Salkehatchie region boasts one of the most pristine natural environments in the United States.
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Salkehatchie provides the perfect setting to reconnect with nature by enjoying an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
"You can really get back to nature in Salkehatchie," said Don Winslow, chief of staff for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. "The area has a low density of people and plenty of natural beauty, which is ideal for people who want to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors."
Visitors can hike along miles of woodland trails, ride horses through emerald green forests, kayak down tranquil black rivers in the ACE Basin or enjoy spectacular birding opportunities at any number of state parks located throughout the area.
"The Salkehatchie region lies within both the ACE Basin and South Lowcountry Focus Areas which are priority coastal watersheds," said Ashley Demosthenes, associate director of land protection at The Nature Conservancy's Charleston office. "In both watersheds, there is an active partnership of federal and state agencies, non-profits and private landowners who work together to protect the rural integrity, traditional uses and natural resources of the area."



