Where to Get Outside in Pee Dee

Gather friends and explore the great outdoors in the Pee Dee.

Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens

Little River

Make your way to Little River, just below the North Carolina state line, to visit the memorial gardens that include hiking trails, a boardwalk, and a gazebo. Go for a bike ride along the trails or stroll along the boardwalk for marsh and maritime forest scenery. Your dog is welcome on a leash. Best of all, entrance is free.

Pine Lakes Golf Course

Myrtle Beach

Book a tee time at Pine Lakes, Myrtle Beach’s first golf course. The course opened in 1927 and has remained a local favorite. Enjoy a view of the city skyline while you play a round of golf just a half mile from the ocean. Stay for lunch at The Robert White Pub, Pine Lakes’ restaurant, and grab a seat outside.

Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge

Conway

Established in 1997, Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge provides a home for more than 200 species of birds and offers recreation including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, birding, and canoeing along the river, lake, and swamp. The refuge also has a picnic area and boardwalk for visitors.

Myrtle Beach State Park

Myrtle Beach

Located in a maritime forest, Myrtle Beach State Park is an escape from the city with beach access, a nature trail, campgrounds, and a fishing pier. After a hike, grab an ice cream cone from the gift shop and walk along the pier. Admission can be purchased on-site.

The Shot Pouch Greenway

Sumter

Walk, jog, or bike along this 3.1-mile paved path that winds through Sumter. The Shot Pouch Greenway connects Dillon Park with Swan Lake-Iris Gardens and provides better access to parks and neighborhoods for locals and visitors alike. Access the path from three major trailheads, each with free parking.