South Carolina is a state of great natural beauty and rich biodiversity. From mountainous rainforests to isolated barrier islands, the Palmetto State is a remarkable place to encounter abundant plant and animal life. Wild South Carolina, compiled by a mother-daughter team of naturalists, delves into the most intriguing outdoor destinations, offering advice on how, when, and where to experience the state's ecological treasures.

The nature of parks -- The states begin to stir: state park initiatives in the nineteenth century -- The momentum builds: state parks expansion in the early twentieth century -- Coalescence: the first national conference on parks -- "A state park every hundred miles": the national conference on the state parks goes to work -- Dubious progress: assessing the relevance of the national conference on state parks -- An unexpected boon: economic recovery and a new deal for state parks -- Recovery and beyond: depression-era initiatives look to the future -- A major interruption: wartime distractio

Counter Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southeastern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southeast and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor.