Outdoors

Florence is a great place to get out and enjoy the South Carolina sunshine – whether you’re into trails, paddling, golf, or sports! As SC Great Outdoors says, “get out, and get a little dirty!”

Immerse yourself in nature when you hike one of the many interconnecting trails in Florence County from the extended City of Florence Rail Trail System that connects cultural features, parks, and historical sites to the Stagecoach Trail loop at Lynches River County Park. You also can saddle up for a trail ride or paddle down the Revolutionary Rivers trail.
You’ll find the SC Revolutionary Rivers Trail for paddling excursions on Lynches River and the Great Pee Dee River. The Black River and Little Pee Dee are also popular. You can stop by Lynches River County Park to rent a kayak or canoe for a day, or work through the local outfitters for guided trips. Whether by foot, bike, horse or kayak, there’s plenty of nature to discover in Florence.

South Carolina is the place to golf. Challenge yourself on the PGA-sanctioned Country Club of South Carolina or enjoy playing at the Crossings, Palms, or Traces.

Once you master the links in Florence, check out the others in the area. There are tons of courses near Florence to enjoy.

There are also plenty of games and matches to watch! From amateur to professional, Florence is covered with teams to enjoy. From baseball to tennis, soccer to swimming, there are leagues for all and games to enjoy. From Francis Marion University and Florence-Darlington Technical College sports to summertime’s Florence RedWolves baseball to city and county recreational teams, there’s plenty to cheer for.

Geocaching

Geocachers welcome! At last check there were 290 caches within 30 miles of Florence. If you’re new to geocaching, we've found an ...
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Lynches River County Park

Located on Lynches River, the 676-acre Lynches River County Park features a river swamp with towering cypress trees as well as sand ...
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Moonlit Paddles

When the moon is full, we join the owls out on Lynches River for guided 2-3 hour paddles. Check out ...
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Myrtle Beach

If you're up for a day in the sun, Myrtle Beach is just a little more than an hour from ...
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Naturally Outdoors Outfitters

Naturally Outdoors is an outdoor store specializing in backpacking, paddlesports, and outdoor excursions. Stop in for expert opinions on kayaks, hiking ...
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Paddling Excursion – 2hr Indigo Landing Gathering

The group gathers on Saturdays at Indigo Landing and transportation is provided to the departure point. This excursion leaves from ...
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Paddling Excursion – 2hr Lynches River County Park

Lynches River County Park to the Hwy 52 Landing. Enhance your Lynches Scenic River paddling trip by taking one of ...
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Paddling Excursion – 4hr Indigo Landing Gathering

The group gathers on Saturdays at Indigo Landing and transportation is provided to the departure point. This excursion leaves from ...
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Paddling Excursion – Overnight near Johnsonville

This excursion departs from Glenn’s Bluff with a stop at Venter’s Landing for lunch. The group will make their way to an ...
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Paddling Excursion – Overnight near Pamplico

River Rats Canoe and Kayak Rental provides overnight guided tours on weekends - one morning (or afternoon) to the next - which include ...
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Paddling Excursion – Persimmon’s Bluff to Snow’s Lake

This excursion leaves from Persimmon’s Bluff and takes out at Snow’s Lake. The group may stop for a snack and ...
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Paddling Excursion – Venters Landing to Snow’s Lake

This excursion leaves from Venters Landing and takes out at Snow’s Lake. The group may stop for a snack and break halfway ...
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Phil’s Bicycle World

Phil's Bicycle World sells bicycles, services bicycles, and they ride bicycles too. Bikes are great for transportation, sport, exercise, and ...
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Revolutionary Rivers

The SC Revolutionary Rivers Trail is a National Recreation Trail following the scenic Lynches River from Lynches River County Park to the ...
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River Rats Canoe and Kayak Rental

River Rats Canoe and Kayak Rental is ready to take you on a paddle down Lynches River! With more than 100 ...
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Rotary Beauty Trail

The Rotary Club of Florence maintains an eleven-mile Rotary Beauty Trail through an historic residential area of Florence, featuring azaleas, ...
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Swamp Fox Adventures

Based out of Naturally Outdoors outfitters, Paul Shaw with Swamp Fox Adventures takes paddlers on various excursions. In addition to trips out on ...
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Woods Bay State Natural Area

Woods Bay State Natural Area stretches for over 1,500 acres in Olanta. The cypress-tupelo swamp area gives visitors an up-close look at one ...
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