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make it into an everyday form of work. Since
OUTDOOR PROFILES 1997 we have grown and added many exciting introduce to you an amazing underwater world.
If you’re already certified, we can take you on
diving adventures off our coast to local
watersports activities to our business.
shipwrecks. If being above the water is more your
Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
speed, we offer jet ski rentals, banana boat rides,
A: Every day is different. We meet people from
pontoon boat rentals and kayaking as well as SUP
all over the world that come to vacation here
(stand-up paddle boarding). We offer boat cruises
in this beautiful area we call HOME! We are
grateful for the opportunity to live and work in
private cruises that can cater to your group’s need.
such an incredible area. as well, ocean sightseeing cruises, sunset cruises and
Q: What is your favorite watersport?
Jonathan Poore & Q: Why should a person sign up for an A: Diving is my favorite. It’s so peaceful
Jennifer Jones-Poore adventure with Express Watersports? and rewarding to be able to enjoy the
Owners, Express Watersports A: We offer so much here at Express underwater world.

Watersports. We have become a one-stop shop Q: How does this area inspire your work?
• Jennifer grew up in Surfside Beach for watersports fun! Our experienced staff and A: This area has such natural beauty. The
• Jennifer & Jonathan met while attending crew make you feel at ease while having a great ecosystem is so diverse here and it is rewarding
Coastal Carolina University time out on the water with family and friends. to share that with others.
Q: What inspired you to start your business in Q: What type of watersports do you offer and Q: What is your favorite spot in Georgetown County?
Murrells Inlet? what will a person experience on each? A: The Murrell’s Inlet area. I enjoy working
A: An opportunity presented itself to start our A: We offer scuba diving. If you enjoy being and living in such a beautiful area.
own dive shop after we both graduated from under the water, then we can get you below Q: What do you enjoy most about living in this area?
Coastal. We took a chance to see if we could the surface. If you’re interested in becoming a A: The natural beauty of the inlet and the nice,
do something that we loved in diving and certified diver, we have classes to teach you and year-round climate.

Our Outdoor Pros Share A

day is spent in an office, behind a computer Q: Where can a visitor see wildlife?
managing budgets, projects and people. A: The best place to experience wildlife is the

Q: What is your favorite part of your job? causeway sidewalks. Because the birds are
A: Working at Huntington Beach State Park so accustomed to seeing people, they largely
provides for an incredibly varied workday. ignore them and you can almost get a zoo type
Seasonal changes bring dramatically different experience in a wildlife refuge type of environment.
work duties. No two days are alike and I’m Naturally, the same goes for the population of
energized by the fast-paced activity of working American alligator! I don’t know of any other place
in a high-volume park! in SC where you can so easily view wild alligators.
Brenda Magers Q: What highlights of nature at Huntington Q: What is your favorite spot in Georgetown County?
Park Manager,
Huntington Beach State Park Beach State Park entice people to visit? A: I loved East Bay Park years ago when it was
A: Huntington Beach State Park is an amazing just a place to walk. As the years have ticked by,
• Grew up in Illinois and incredibly rich ecosystem. The close proximity the addition of playgrounds, sidewalks and dog
• Started with SC Park Service at of the ocean, sand dunes, freshwater and brackish parks have made it an excellent place to get out
Paris Mountain State Park, 1997 water ponds, maritime forest and salt marsh and enjoy a beautiful, outdoor setting.
• Started her dream job at create an incredibly diverse habitat packed in
Huntington Beach State Park in 2006 a relatively small piece of land. Because of that Q: What do you enjoy most about living in this area?

Q: What does a park manager do at Huntington diversity, Huntington Beach State Park supports A: While I came for the coast, I stayed for the
Beach State Park? unbelievable wildlife viewing opportunities salt marsh. I get to drive across the causeway
A: As the Park Manager I am responsible for and has become known as one of the best and see the salt marsh every day. I love
the overall operation of the state park. A typical birding destinations on the Eastern Seaboard. everything about the salt marsh habitat.

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