Tourism

What are the best places for exploring nature near Myrtle Beach? Tell us your favorite spots

Millions of people love Myrtle Beach because of, well, the beach. There are few things better in life than the sand beneath your feet, feeling the sun on your skin and listening to the sounds of the waves.

But the beach can get kind of crowded.

Sometimes, you want to explore nature, go hiking, hit the beach or go biking in place a little bit quieter. Listen to the sounds of the trees, get some exercise and step away from the busy crowds making noise in the center of downtown.

We’re putting together a guide on the best places to explore nature, go hiking or go biking in the Grand Strand. Where are your favorite spots? Share them in the poll below. Please submit your answers by 3 p.m. April 21.

This story was originally published April 19, 2022 at 5:00 AM.

Chase Karacostas
The Sun News
Chase Karacostas writes about tourism in Myrtle Beach and across South Carolina for McClatchy. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020 with degrees in Journalism and Political Communication. He began working for McClatchy in 2020 after growing up in Texas, where he has bylines in three of the state’s largest print media outlets as well as the Texas Tribune covering state politics, the environment, housing and the LGBTQ+ community.
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