South-Carolina
Mountains to coast: Experience the 7 Wonders of South Carolina
UofSC professor leads 350-mile expedition throughout the state
Posted on: June 29, 2022; Up to date on: June 29, 2022
By
Alexis Watts, wattsac@mailbox.sc.edu, (803) 777-7548
Who must journey to Egypt to see the Nice Pyramids when we have now our personal Seven
Wonders proper right here in South Carolina? College of South Carolina professor Tom Mullikin
is main a trek from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Lowcountry to highlight these
pure marvels that want our safety.
The South Carolina 7 Expedition will journey from 3,533 ft above sea stage all of the
approach to the Atlantic Ocean as vacationers hike, raft, kayak and dive for 30 days. The
itinerary follows the Palmetto Path, which connects every of the state’s Seven Wonders:
Sassafras Mountain, Jocassee Gorges, Chattooga River, Congaree Nationwide Park, Edisto
River, ACE Basin and Bulls Island. The general public can be part of a part of the 350-mile journey throughout the state in July.
I believe I am solely individual in historical past that has climbed the seven summits and has dived
in each ocean, however I come dwelling to South Carolina as a result of it is essentially the most stunning
place, and I need to share that with the remainder of the world.Tom Mullikin, HRSM Professor
Mullikin, a professor within the School of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Administration,
is an ecotourism and sustainable tourism skilled who has visited each continent. Mullikin
can also be a senior environmental lawyer, writer and advocate. As a local of Camden,
South Carolina, he nonetheless sings the praises of the great thing about his dwelling state.
“I believe I am solely individual in historical past that has climbed the seven summits and has dived
in each ocean, however I come dwelling to South Carolina as a result of it is essentially the most stunning
place, and I need to share that with the remainder of the world,” says Mulliken.
Be a part of the journey
This would be the third 12 months for the SC7 Expedition, however the first time there’ll
be “household expedition” alternatives the place everyone seems to be invited to affix in on the enjoyable
of exploring. Mullikin has teamed up with the South Carolina Nationwide Heritage Hall
to coordinate logistics and invite the general public.
“We welcome anyone to return out and be part of us, convey their youngsters, convey their four-legged
pals and see among the nice locations in South Carolina,” says Michelle McCollum,
president of the S.C. Nationwide Heritage Hall. “I believe climbing generally is a little
intimidating for individuals who have by no means hiked earlier than, however as soon as individuals are launched
to the wonder and advantages of being in nature, it encourages them to maintain exploring.”
Mullikin hopes the journey evokes individuals to get outside and acquire a deeper appreciation
for the mountains, waterfalls, swamplands and shoreline discovered within the Palmetto State.
“Folks say it’s life-changing and that they did not understand we had this a lot magnificence
in South Carolina,” he says. “The waterfalls we have now in northern Greenville and Pickens
County rival something on the earth. My favourite half is the variety, which you are feeling
once you stroll from one finish of the state to the opposite. We go from the Appalachia, which
is among the oldest mountain ranges on the earth to essentially the most stunning seashores.”
Alongside the best way, there can be fireplace chats to debate conservation, out of doors remedy
and floodwater-mitigation points. The SC7 digital area information exhibits days which might be open to the general public. Take part and beat the midsummer warmth within the
Midlands by kayaking in Kershaw County, tubing the Saluda River or climbing by means of
shady Congaree Nationwide Park.
UofSC School of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Administration is a sponsor of the SC7
expedition, which begins July 1 in Oconee County and ends in Charleston on July 30.
Comply with alongside all through the journey to see the Seven Wonders of South Carolina.
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