It’s the Real Peach State: While Georgia gets all the credit, South Carolina actually produces more peaches than any other state east of the Mississippi River (second only to California nationally)!
A Hidden Monkey Colony: Morgan Island off the coast of Beaufort is home to a colony of over 3,000 free-roaming Rhesus monkeys. Known as “Monkey Island,” it is closed to the public and serves as a natural habitat for scientific research.
Home to the Angel Oak: Located near Charleston on Johns Island, the majestic Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be 400 to 500 years old. Its sprawling branches create a canopy covering 17,000 square feet.