SCIWAY thanks Steven Faucette of Williamston for these pictures he took in 2012.

The park was developed in the mid 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of President Roosevelt’s New Deal program. It was the first state park opened to the public in South Carolina.

In addition to the fishing pier pictured above, the park also includes campgrounds, hiking trails, and an interactive nature center. Learn more about features of the park here.

Brown Pelicans once nested along coastal areas from Mexico to North Carolina, but today they only nest in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana. The Deveaux Bank Heritage Preserve within the ACE Basin is a very popular nesting spot for the pelicans.

Joanna Thurman of Conway captured this great shot, and says that she “much prefers winter at Myrtle Beach to summer, as one is more likely to have close encounters with visitors of another type, such as this Brown Pelican. I always carry a little camera in my pocket, and this day it paid off by providing me with a very fond memory. I chuckle every time I look at it because the bird was such a character.”

Learn more about the Eastern Brown Pelican.

SCIWAY thanks photographer Paul Gowder of Lexington for submitting this picture he took in June 2010.

See more pictures of renowned South Carolina Trees.

The park is located on Ocean Boulevard in the heart of Myrtle Beach, and has been entertaining families for over 40 years. Family Kingdom is home to the legendary Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster, the largest Ferris wheel in our state, and over 30 other rides and attractions. You will also find your fill of funnel cakes, cotton candy, and corn dogs!

Also, don’t forget your swimsuit! Family Kingdom has a large water park right on the seashore that includes three serpentine water flumes which fall over 100 feet, speed slides, splash pools, a kiddie area, and a 400-foot-long lazy river.

For more information, make sure to check out the Family Kingdom Amusement Park’s website.

The Grand Strand is an area of coastal towns in Horry County and Georgetown County. In 1954, Hurricane Hazel devastated our state’s coast, and as a result many buildings and trees were leveled along the Grand Strand. During the 1960s, Myrtle Beach began rebuilding, focusing mainly on constructing the golf resorts, beachfront hotels, and entertainment venues which it is now famous for today.

SCIWAY visitor Kat Harris says that the “early morning before the beach is filled with tourist and locals is the only time the hotels are silent, and the beach is peaceful.”

]]> http://www.sciway.net/sc-photos/horry-county/myrtle-beach.html/feed/ 2 http://www.sciway.net/sc-photos/horry-county/myrtle-beach-sunset.html http://www.sciway.net/sc-photos/horry-county/myrtle-beach-sunset.html#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:54:34 +0000 SCIWAY http://www.sciway.net/sc-photos/uncategorized/calm-before-the-storm.html The sun puts on a spectacular show over Myrtle Beach, located at the northern coast of South Carolina. Myrtle Beach is the heart of the Grand Strand region, which stretches from the North Carolina border down to Georgetown. In addition to 60 miles of beautiful beaches, this bustling city has many attractions, golf courses, and restaurants.

This stunning sunset in Myrtle Beach was taken by Cheryl Farley on a trip to deliver a boat up to North Carolina. She writes:

“There was a storm coming the next morning, and we were scrambling to get the yacht that we were delivering to New Bern, tied up securely in anticipation of the high winds and seas. My husband actually missed the entire sunset, because he was working in the engine room of the boat. I took five minutes from my duties of storm tying the boat, to snap about 20 shots of this sunset. It was the most spectacular sunset I had ever seen.”

Austin writes, “During high school and college I loved taking scenic photographs of sunsets. I’m really not a morning person but I thought it might be neat to experience a sunrise and capture it on film. I photographed a few sunrises while spending a week at the beach and this was my favorite one. I was impressed with how beautiful a sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean was. Of course, after taking a few photographs I crawled back in bed (I was on vacation you know).”

The Apache Pier is also a great place to fish!

The scene was shot at dusk. Rebecca describes her photo: “My husband and I visited South Carolina in November of 2006. We were so moved by the waves crashing on shore and the peace of being near the ocean with the gulls flying overhead. The Springmaid Pier is so beautiful in sun-setting light. I was able to capture the whole feeling we experienced when we first saw it, in this photo.

“When we went home to Texas we knew that South Carolina was the place we wanted to raise our six children. So by February we had our things loaded in a moving truck and we have been here for six wonderful months, without a regret. The children love it as well.”

Learn about fees for fishing off the pier by visiting the resort’s website.