Paddle The First Canal (Charleston)
Paddle America’s First Canal (Moncks Corner): Old Santee Canal Park boasts an impressive museum, visitor center and a boardwalk through the swampy area along the Cooper River. They also maintain the Santee Canal, built in the late 18th century to transport crops between the uplands and Charleston. Today, the canal is a fine place to explore and escape into nature. The park rents canoes for $3 per half hour, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Leashed dogs are...