Flooded forest in Congaree National Park with tall trees rising from still water, reflecting the sky and highlighting the unique landscape seen along the boardwalk trail.
Curving wooden boardwalk trail winds through dense forest in Congaree National Park, with sunlight casting long shadows across the planks and railings.
Two small dogs on leashes sit on a wooden boardwalk trail in Congaree National Park, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight as the path stretches into the forest.
The iconic Congaree Mosquito Meter near the start of the Boardwalk Trail, showing the current insect activity level in the cypress swamp.
We spent an extended weekend exploring #CongareeNationalPark with our dogs.
I think we got lucky in late March with barely any bugs, but I’m really curious what it looks like in person when the water is higher or when the fireflies are out.
#nationalparks #hiking #southcarolina #dogfriendlytravel