Congaree tourism contributes $11,831,000 to local economy
2023-09-07
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows 204,522 visitors to Congaree National Park in 2022 spent about $11,831,000 in communities near the park. ThatContinue Reading
Congaree National Park sets firefly viewing dates
2023-04-11
Congaree National Park has announced the dates for the 2023 Synchronous Fireflies Viewing Event, which will take place May 13-16 and May 19-24, and willContinue Reading
Congaree National Park sets firefly viewing
2022-03-26
Congaree National Park has announced opportunities for the public to view the park’s fireflies from May 20-22 and May 27-29. In order to protect criticalContinue Reading
SwampFest Art Competition accepting entries
2021-09-16
Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. Co-sponsored by the Southeast Rural Community Outreach (SERCO) and the Friends ofContinue Reading
Kayaking the Congaree National Park
2021-05-05
Local Company offers guided kayak tours of the Park. Carolina Outdoor Adventures began operating in the Spring of 2015. The company was started by BillyContinue Reading
Congaree National Park sets details for fireflies viewing
2021-04-27
Congaree National Park will be offering the public opportunities to view the park’s fireflies May 20-22 and May 27-29. In order to protect the healthContinue Reading
Public Invited to Participate in Water/Ways Virtual Symposium
2020-12-29
On January 7-8, the National Park Service and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be hosting a virtual symposium inspired by the themes of the SmithsonianContinue Reading
Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibition comes to Congaree National Park
2020-11-26
Congaree National Park and Friends of Congaree Swamp will be co-hosting the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Water/Ways from November 13 through January 13. According to theContinue Reading
Congaree National Park adds access to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center Auditorium
2020-11-26
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasingContinue Reading
Congaree National Park Seeks Public Comment
2020-08-27
Congaree National Park is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the park’s Recreation Fee Program. The following expanded amenity fees are being proposed: •Continue Reading
Congaree National Park increasing access to campgrounds, bookstore
2020-08-25
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Congaree National Park is increasingContinue Reading