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Lake Waccamaw State Park Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
A long boardwalk carries visitors over wetlands to broad views of the lake without requiring a boat. Ten miles of trails, paddling, fishing and a visitor center make the park a strong introduction to one of the coastal plain's most unusual natural systems.
The Story of Lake Waccamaw State Park Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Lake Waccamaw State Park protects part of the shoreline of Lake Waccamaw, a large Carolina bay lake in Columbus County, North Carolina. Although Carolina bays are usually acidic and low in nutrients, limestone beneath this lake helps create unusually neutral water and habitat for rare plants and animals found nowhere else.
Lake Waccamaw State Park Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina in Context
Lake Waccamaw State Park protects part of the shoreline of Lake Waccamaw, a large Carolina bay lake in Columbus County, North Carolina. Although Carolina bays are usually acidic and low in nutrients, limestone beneath this lake helps create unusually neutral water and habitat for rare plants and animals found nowhere else.
What Makes It Special
A long boardwalk carries visitors over wetlands to broad views of the lake without requiring a boat. Ten miles of trails, paddling, fishing and a visitor center make the park a strong introduction to one of the coastal plain's most unusual natural systems.
Interesting Facts
Several fish, mollusks and other species are endemic to Lake Waccamaw and its watershed. The park offers about 10 miles of hiking trails and a boat ramp. Lake Waccamaw is the largest natural Carolina bay lake.
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The Story of Lake Waccamaw State Park Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina
Lake Waccamaw State Park protects part of the shoreline of Lake Waccamaw, a large Carolina bay lake in Columbus County, North Carolina. Although Carolina bays are usually acidic and low in nutrients, limestone beneath this lake helps create unusually neutral water and habitat for rare plants and animals found nowhere else.
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