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🚴‍♂️ 3 reasons Columbia is an outdoor enthusiast’s playground

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The revamped Three Rivers Greenway is part of a 15.5 mile (and growing) riverfront trail system that follows the Broad, Saluda, and Congaree Rivers, and is your ticket to outdoor fun.

Photos by Forrest Clonts

With warmer days upon us, it’s time for some outdoor fun. Enter: Columbia, SC, just a hop + skip away and bursting with springtime activities.

Here are a few on our list:

  • Strap on your helmet and hit the Three Rivers Greenway for a biking adventure.
  • Explore picturesque Boyd Island — think: stunning views + wildlife sightings galore.
  • Don’t miss the chance to catch a rare glimpse of synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Park.

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