Calling all animal lovers! Summer may be coming to an end, but the fun for Fido never stops. With so many outdoor adventures to be had and miles of stunning South Carolina lowcountry to explore, you and your pets are guaranteed a good time all year long. To help you plan your pup-friendly day of play, here are five of our favorite places to include your tail-waggin’ pal!
QC Exclusive/ August 2024
By: Morgan Gilbert
This summer, make a splash in Santee Cooper Country! With an abundance of waterfront adventures and endless outdoor excursions, we guarantee good times galore in all five of our charming counties. Whether you’re looking to indulge in lazy days by the water, dive headfirst into the action with our awesome watersport opportunities, or roll out your sleeping bag at one of our many campgrounds, there’s simply no better place to spend your summer than right here with us!
By: Morgan Gilbert
Spring in Santee Cooper Country has arrived. Step outside to smell the fresh flowers blooming, take note of the crystal blue skies, and feel that warm South Carolina sun on your face. We can’t think of anything more wonderful than spring here in Santee Cooper Country! To help you fully bask in the season, we’ve got two flower-filled festivals that your whole family will love!
By: Morgan Gilbert
In Santee Cooper Country, your outdoor adventure truly does begin here. With endless ways to spend your days outside, planning a spring getaway to the loveliest lowcountry South Carolina has to offer has never been easier. Join us as we indulge in sunny days, lush spring breezes and the abundance of natural flora that decorates Santee Cooper Country during this time of year. No matter how you choose to spend your spring, we’ve got sensational activities to add to your itinerary.
By: Morgan Gilbert
Tis’ the season for a holly jolly vacation in Santee Cooper Country. With so many relaxing ways to deck the halls and ring in the new year, we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you. We understand that this time of year can get busy for many families, so we’ve decided to help you out when planning your getaway. Get ready to fa-la-la-in-love with our favorite winter festivities!
There’s nothing quite like fall in Santee Cooper Country. No matter which counties you choose to visit, we guarantee delicious meals, beautiful scenery, and an abundance of history to delve into. There’s a little something for everyone to enjoy as we enter a season of changing leaves and fresh, crisp, South Carolina air. We’ve outlined some of our must-do autumn adventures and even gathered a list of accommodations to ensure you fall in love with Santee Cooper Country.
In partnership with Santee Cooper County
Written by Jane Powell, Executive Director, Santee Cooper County
Last week I had a wonderful experience having lunch at Halls Chophouse in Summerville with my daughter, who happens to be my best friend. Locals know that Halls is known in South Carolina for exceptional good service and southern hospitality, and to die for delicious food. What people may not realize is that even non-protein picky eaters (a.k.a. my daughter) have delicious options to choose from off the menu.
Stuart Vandyke arrowed the fish on Jan. 6, 2023
Stuart Vandyke of Eutawville, SC was happy for his friend David Ard, who arrowed an 80-pound catfish at Santee on Dec. 22, 2022. That fish set the new bowfishing South Carolina State and World records according to the Bowfishing Association of America.
I had gone to Santee Cooper in early June with the intention of catching bluegill on my fly rod. Fishing with Kevin Davis out of Blacks Camp, I had no doubts my host would put me on fish. My objective was to fish spawning beds in a few feet of water with a popper and wet-fly dropper. Santee Cooper Is The Best Place You’ve Never Been for Great Fishing, Swamp Fox Tales, and World-Class Golf
