Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.
Description from the official National Park Service page (public domain).
| Official name | Congaree National Park |
|---|---|
| Designation | National Park |
| State | SC |
| Region | Southeast |
| Established | 2003 |
| Coordinates | 33.78, -80.78 |