WEST COLUMBIA — By the end of July, members of South Carolina 7 will have rafted down the Chattooga and Edisto rivers, watched the sunset from South Carolina’s highest point and walked more than 300 miles that roughly represent the entire state, from mountains to beaches.
Every day, members of the public can join portions of the expedition in an effort to get people outside and show off South Carolina’s natural beauty. More than 1,000 people have joined for the first 13 days of hikes and demonstrations, more than any past year, said Michelle McCollum, president of the nonprofit South Carolina Natural Heritage Corridor and chief logistics officer of SC7.
The expedition spans the state, with the hopes of enticing people statewide with varying skill levels and abilities to join.
Many days, like Monday’s 3-mile walk along the Congaree River, are hikes, often following the 410-mile Palmetto Trail. Other days involve whitewater rafting, tubing, yoga and talks about the importance of the outdoors…