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    Congaree Swamp National Park 12-26-2011

    I went with two of my sons and their significant others to hike the Congaree Swamp National Park. This is the largest remnant of old-growth floodplain forest remaining on the continent. The oldest tree is believed to be 1700 years old. Heard a lot of Woodpeckers pecking and singing. Temp was a cold 50 degrees but great for a hike.
    We hiked on the boardwalk to the 4.4 mile Weston Lake Loop and then back to the boardwalk, about 6 miles in all.

    I plan to camp here in January.















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    Looks like a great time! I really like that area.
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    I haven't been there yet, but I have heard good things. Nice pics, makes me want to head there very soon.
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    Better to go sooner than later B-H.
    Mosquitoes in the summer will carry off a small dog. We didn't have any insect issues at all.
    He is your friend, your companion, your defender... he is your dog. You are his life, his leader, and master. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of that devotion.

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    Looks like a beautiful place!

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    Wow. Beautiful! Looks like a great time and thanks for taking us along.

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    Thanks SwampFox, I may have to plan a trip in Jan or Feb. I hate mosquitoes....
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    Nice pics. I too was there on the 26th, but I don't think I saw you guys. I definitely agree that you should go before the insects become a factor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Str1der View Post
    Nice pics. I too was there on the 26th, but I don't think I saw you guys. I definitely agree that you should go before the insects become a factor.
    We ate a picnic lunch under the shelter around noon and hiked the Weston lake trail, returning about 5:00.
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    Awesome photos dude! Have fun in camping there, looks like a great place.

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