Field Guide
The SC7 Expedition is a 30-day journey along South Carolina’s 350-mile Palmetto Trail, spotlighting the state’s natural wonders and the efforts to protect them.
30 Days of Discovery
Explore the daily stops of the SC7 Expedition—from mountain peaks to coastal marshes.
Upcoming Events
Welcoming Reception in Downtown Walhalla
Join our official SC7 Welcome Reception from 5:30–6:30 PM as we kick off the 2026 expedition!
Reception
Oconee Passage Hike Kick-off Event
A scenic 2.5 mile hike from historic Oconee Station to Station Cove Falls.
Hiking (2.5 mi.)
SCDNR Tour of South Carolina Botanical Garden
Step Into South Carolina’s Natural Heritage at the SC Botanical Garden
Tour of SC Botanical Garden
Yellow Branch Falls Hike
A peaceful forest trail ending at a photogenic hidden waterfall.
Hiking (3 mi.)
Nature at Work Trail Talks Series: Clemson University
Conversations Inspired by Nature, Wellness, and Stewardship
Trail Talk Series
Chattooga River Ecology Lab
From whitewater to wildlife, experience the ecology, adventure, and natural beauty of the Chattooga River.
Educational Lab
Rafting the Chattooga River
Kick off the journey with whitewater rafting in a pristine wilderness.
Whitewater Rafting
Table Rock Trail Hike
Join us at Table Rock State Park for a patriotic SC7 experience celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through history, service, and the natural beauty of South Carolina.
Hiking (2.4 miles one way)
Sunset at Sassafras
Hike, Sunset, Music, and Mountain Views at South Carolina’s Highest Point
Hiking (2.1 miles)
Boat Tour of Jocassee Gorges
Crystal-Clear Waters and Appalachian Beauty at Lake Jocassee
Ecological Boat Tour
Hike Swamp Rabbit Trail towards Travelers Rest
From Downtown to the Outdoors, Discover the Swamp Rabbit Trail
Hiking 1.5 mile out and back giving 3 mile loop
Nature at Work Trail Talk Series – Furman University’s Shi Institute
Exploring the Connection Between Nature, Health, and Community at Furman University’s Shi Institute
Trail Talk Series
Swamp Rabbit Trail to Cancer Survivors Park
Experience Greenville’s Green Heart Through Outdoor Recreation, Wellness, and Sustainable Design
Hiking (2.2 miles)
Jones Gap State Park Hike
Hike serene trails flanked by waterfalls and rich biodiversity.
Hiking (4 miles) with electrofishing demonstration immediately following the hike
Cowpens National Battlefield
Explore One of the American Revolution’s Greatest Turning Points at Cowpens
Hiking (2 miles)
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Walk in the Footsteps of Patriots at Kings Mountain National Military Park
Hiking (1.5 miles)
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
Step Into South Carolina’s Revolutionary Story
Hiking (1.5 miles)
West Columbia Riverwalk
Fresh air, good views, and great company along the Congaree.
Hiking (2 miles)
Nature at Work Trail Talk Series – with SCOR at the BullStreet District
Rooted in Resilience
Trail Talks Series
Congaree National Park Hike
Explore the nation’s largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest.
Hiking (3 miles)
Historic Camden
Explore the Historic Heart of South Carolina’s Revolutionary War Story
Hiking (1.5 miles) and Colonial Indigo Flag – hands-on demonstration
Swan Lake Iris Gardens and Prisma Health Shot Pouch Greenway
Discover scenic gardens, trails, and wetlands in the heart of Sumter
Expo begins at 8 AM, Hiking (4 miles) begins at 9 AM
Revolutionary War Hike at Poinsett State Park
Step Into Adventure and Revolutionary History at Poinsett State Park
Hiking & Educational Talk (3.2 miles)
Kayaking the Revolutionary Rivers
Kayak a river tied to revolutionary history and environmental resilience.
Kayaking (3 miles)
SCDNR Surf Fishing Clinic at Huntington Beach State Park
Casting Lines & Coastal Conservation
Learning Lab
SCDNR Tour of Hobcaw Barony
Supporting Cleaner Water and Stronger Shorelines
Educational Tour
Fort Fair Lawn Hike
Hike Into South Carolina’s Revolutionary Past at Fort Fair Lawn
Hiking (1.5 miles)
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Walk the Boardwalks of Caw Caw and Discover the Stories of the South Carolina Lowcountry
Hiking (3 miles)
Yoga at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Discover Wellness, Nature, and History Along the Ashley River
Yoga
Tubing Edisto River
Float one of America’s longest blackwater rivers in a relaxed adventure.
Tubing (2.5 miles)
Ace Basin Exploration
A team-only tour of Botany Bay and a DNR boat trip into the ACE Basin.
Tour, Boating
Sunrise Tour of Bulls Island
The core team will boat out and explore Cape Romain’s remote island ecosystem.
Boat Tour
Harvesting Sweetgrass at Boone Hall Plantation
The core team joins stewardship efforts at Charleston’s iconic Boone Hall.
Harvesting Sweetgrass
Living Shoreline Educational Program at Fort Johnson
Experience the Power of Nature-Based Coastal Restoration
Living Shoreline Educational Talk
Ravenel Bridge Walk
Cross rivers and rack up miles on this stunning, sky-high urban hike with Mayor Haynie.
Hiking (6 miles)
Childrens Book Reading at Fort Johnson
Inspiring Young Explorers Through Coastal Science and Storytelling at Fort Johnson
Children’s Book Reading & Educational Talk
Nature at Work Trail Talk Series at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center
Growing Healthier Communities from the Ground Up
Trail Talks Series
Blue Mind Yoga at the SC Aquarium
Find Your Blue Mind at the South Carolina Aquarium
Yoga
Closing Ceremony at the Flight Deck of the Yorktown Aircraft Carrier
Experience the Grand Finale of the 2026 SC7 Expedition on the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor
Closing Ceremony
GEA Reef Planting and Living Shorelines Project
Living Shorelines, Lasting Impact