Maps & Images

Image of oak tree in Aiken, SC by flickr user Deltasly.

• Aerial Photography
  See the Sandhills from 20,000 feet above the earth.
• Lake Murray Country Interactive Map
  Check out these interactive maps of the lake, and the surrounding region.
• Images of the Midlands
  Here are lots of pictures from towns, places, and events in the Midlands.
• Photos of Congaree Swamp
  Congaree National Park is home to animals, plants, and an ox-bow lake.
  • Congaree Swamp Stories
    Watch student-made videos of the history of Congaree Swamp.

Water

• Web of Water-Sandhills
  Watch the video of the Web of Water adventure in the Sandhills, which includes Lake Murray, the Broad River, and Saluda Shoals State Park.
• Congaree River Blue Trail Guide
  Follow the guide as it explores the sites and history along the Congaree River.

Cities & Towns

Lake Murray Dam

• Lake Murray Country
  Discover the events, places, and things to do around the Lake Murray region.
• Columbia: The Capitol City
  Explore the state capitol, including parks, events, and historical sites.

Environment

• Natural State-Sandhills
  Meet artists who use materials found in nature in the Sandhills to make their art.
• Sandhills Plants & Animals
  See pictures of the unique plants and animals that live in the Sandhills.
  • Sandhills Biodiversity Poster
    View the pictures of Sandhills plants and animals as poster!
• Sandhills Fact Sheet
  Learn about the plant life, wildlife, and reasearch at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.

Landforms

• Sandhills/Midlands Region
  Read a great overview of the Sandhills, including landforms, historical events, land use, and more!
• South Carolina-Naturally! Sand Hills
  Learn about the Sandhills and the fossils that are found along the ancient shoreline.