The new Black River state park stretches 70 miles from Georgetown County into Williamsburg County. John Moon, park manager, said it includes about 1,800 acres and will feature campsites for kayakers.

The SC parks department also offers a Park Passport for $99 a year, which offers unlimited free entry to all South Carolina state parks and free entry for up to four visitors to Atalaya Castle.

Neighbors have concerns about traffic on residential streets heading out to South Carolina’s newest state park at Pine Island. A proviso in the state budget would limit visitors’ access.

The SC parks department also offers a Park Passport for $99 a year, which offers unlimited free entry to all South Carolina state parks and free entry for up to four visitors to Atalaya Castle.

Students at the University of South Carolina have been working on installing a 25-foot bridge at Sesquicentennial State Park. ... a freshman with the Engineers Without Borders U of SC Chapter.