Fall in South Carolina offers up some of the best hiking, golfing, camping, scenery and outdoor activities in the entire country. So whether you're looking for the best spot to enjoy the colors and wildlife of autumn, a challenging, yet beautiful place to play golf, an unforgettable camping or hiking experience or just a place to relax and get a little fresh air, South Carolina's 47 State Parks offer an unforgettable retreat for travelers of all ages.

You can get your outdoor adventure fix in any of South Carolina's State Parks. But it all depends on what kind of terrain you're looking to explore. If you're into the mountains, the parks located in the Upstate of South Carolina offer spectacular views, numerous cascading waterfalls, hundreds of hiking and biking trails and all the gorgeous flora and fauna that comes with exploring the infamous Blue Ridge Mountains. Table Rock State Park, Devils Fork State Park and Caesars Head State Park provide breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys and make prime viewing locations for avid leaf watchers, while the Lake Hartwell Recreation Area and the Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area offer the opportunity to explore the beauty in and around the expansive lakes and streams of South Carolina.

South Carolina's Midlands also offer plenty of hiking and biking opportunities with an abundance of trails and paths that weave in and out of this region's woodland areas. If playing a little golf in the crisp autumn air sounds good to you, then be sure and check out Cheraw State Park and Hickory Knob State Park. Both parks feature world-class golf intermingled with stunning lake views and awe-inspiring scenery. But don't get distracted by the striking natural beauty or you might find yourself carding some not so pretty numbers.

The coastal region of South Carolina offers up some of the most unique State Park experiences in the state. Whether you want to camp on the shore at the Edisto Beach State Park, explore the marshes, the extraordinary wildlife and the magnificent lighthouse at Hunting Island State Park or take a step back in time to see what life was like in 17th century Charleston at the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, you will be amazed by the sights, sounds and scenery of South Carolina's coastal parks.

And if that's not enough, now you can relive your South Carolina State Park adventures by purchasing a copy of Beautiful Places — The Timeless Beauty of South Carolina State Parks. This new full-color, 140-page photographic exploration of all 47 South Carolina State Parks will give you a never before seen perspective of our state's most cherished natural, cultural and historic resources. To purchase or preview Beautiful Places, visit www.BeautifulPlacesAlliance.org.

So come out and play this fall and explore South Carolina's 47 beautiful State Parks. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaParks.com today.