Established in 1932, Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge offers 64,229 acres for visitors to explore, 28,000 of which are preserved with the National Wilderness Preservation System. The refuge is situated in the northeast Charleston County. The refuge headquarters is located on seven acres of permitted lands within the Francis Marion National Forest. The Refuge Office and Visitor Center are located 20 miles north of Charleston, South Carolina on United States Highway 17. Refuge lands are located 20 miles north of Charleston and are accessible by boat only. The refuge is a barrier island and salt marsh habitat extending for 20 miles along the Atlantic Coast. Concentrations of waterfowl, shore birds, wading birds, and raptors with over 337 species of birds found on the refuge. The refuges is the home of the largest nesting population of loggerhead sea turtles outside the State of Florida. The refuge plays an integral role in recovery of endangered red wolf.
Location:
Hwy 17 North, Charleston South Carolina
Telephone
843-928-3368
(Charleston) Fort Sumter National Monument
(Moncks Corner) Francis Marion National Forest
(Awendaw) Sewee Visitor & Environmental Ed. Center
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06/08 Coming to The Charleston area
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Seafoodfest on the River Savannah GA May3-5 There is something for everyone as the price points and medium are wonderfully varied. Also make sure you check out the hot new stuff up and down River Street in over one hundred shops, restaurants and pubs!
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
Effingham Oktoberfest Effingham GA September27-28 The Effingham Oktoberfest is supported and organized by the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce. The Festival is free and open to the public and parking shuttles run continuously.
Savannah Irish Festival Savannah GA February15 This weatherproof family event offers a celebration of Irish Heritage through music, song, dance, entertainment, food, art, vendors, crafts and much more. Held in February. Call for more details.
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