This Is the Perfect U.S. Road Trip According to Science
| March 13, 2017
Splash into the Coastal South
All along the Southeastern United States are fun activities for water-loving families. In Georgia, check out the Okefenokee Swamp Park, which is filled with pre-historic reptiles, carnivorous plants, and rare birds.
In South Carolina, Sullivan’s Island not only provides access to the Low Country marine life, but it also gives a glimpse into history, as the island was the point of entry for 40% of the U.S. slave trade. In North Carolina, Manteo in the Outer Banks offers the Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse and a look back to colonial times with real life recreations at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
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