Join Edisto Beach State Park’s Environmental Learning Center for a guided walk from the learning Center and learn all about the unique maritime forest ecosystem. Highlights include picturesque live oaks, Christmas and bubble gum lichens, and diverse forest microcosms and interactions. Pre-registration required. Free with Park Admission.

Come spend a fun day with us walking, climbing, running, whatever your pace. The obstacle course event starts and ends at the YMCA and winds through downtown Port Royal. Kids  ages 4-10: 1.5 k with 10 obstacles.  Starting at 10am Tweens ages 11-16:  3k with 15 obstacles.  Starting at 9am Adult ages 17+: 5k with […]

Ready, Set, Fly! 🏃‍♂️🦉 We’re thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Okatie – Fly By 5K, soaring into action this February 7th 2026! This community race is all about fun, fitness, and family. Whether you’re a competitive runner chasing a PR or lacing up for your very first 5K, everyone’s invited to join the flock! […]

Come join the Edisto Beach State Park staff on a guided bird walk to learn about some of Edisto’s beautiful avian residents and migrants. Bring your binoculars or borrow one of ours. Pre-registration required. Free with Park Admission.

The boats have been cleaned and are ready for the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak (ERCK) Trail Commission’s 2025 winter series of monthly public paddles along various sections of the ERCK Trail.  These trips are ideal for first-timers and those seeking in-depth Edisto River knowledge from seasoned paddlers. Prices are unbeatable at $35/kayak seat and […]

Want to get into fishing but don’t know how? Edisto Beach State Park Environmental Learning Center staff has got you covered! Join a SCDNR Certified Saltwater Fishing Instructor to cover all the basics of fishing, including the types of fishing lines, rigs, lures, baits, knots, common fish to catch at Edisto, and more! During the […]

Want to get into fishing but don’t know how? Edisto Beach State Park Environmental Learning Center staff has got you covered! Join a SCDNR Certified Saltwater Fishing Instructor to cover all the basics of fishing, including the types of fishing lines, rigs, lures, baits, knots, common fish to catch at Edisto, and more! During the […]

The boats have been cleaned and are ready for the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak (ERCK) Trail Commission’s 2025 winter series of monthly public paddles along various sections of the ERCK Trail.  These trips are ideal for first-timers and those seeking in-depth Edisto River knowledge from seasoned paddlers. Prices are unbeatable at $35/kayak seat and […]

This USATF sanctioned running festival is for all ages and offers four competitive, chip-timed courses – 10 Mile Run, 8K Run, 5K Run, 1 Mile Youth Run –  in addition to the 5K Fun Walk and a 1/4 mile Kid’s Fun Run. Participants can compete for the 13.1 Challenge title by running in both the […]