Congaree South Carolina

Congaree National Park, established in 2003 in the floodplain of the Congaree River in central South Carolina, protects the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Champion trees tower above the forest floor — loblolly pines, bald cypresses, and water tupelos reaching heights that place Congaree among the tallest temperate deciduous forests in the world. The park’s network of boardwalks winds through a primeval landscape of moss-draped giants, mirrored oxbow lakes, and cedar creek blackwater channels, while synchronous fireflies transform summer nights into one of nature’s most magical light shows.U.S. national parks are frequently referred to as America’s Best Idea. Other common nicknames highlighting their value include National Treasures, Jewels in the Crown and collectively as the Natural Heritage or Crown Jewels of the nation.All "parks" are not the same, with over 25 different designations beyond just "National