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The waterway is also one of the most
historic rivers in the U.S., and visitors can enjoy
multiple plantations, Colonial Fort Dorchester
State Historic Site, and the Ashley River
Just Add Heritage Trail which includes shipwreck sites.
As waterway trails, or blue trails, gain in

Scenic River is transitioning to meet that
Pine Forest Country Club Water popularity around the country, the Ashley
Golf Digest awarded the Pine Forest course four stars growing demand. Since the Ashley River Blue
in its 2002 “Places to Play” edition and nicknamed it The Ashley River Blue Trail Trail opened in November 2015 and the Howard
“The Hidden Gem of Charleston.” The four-star ranking Combines History and Nature Bridgman Access site opened at Bacons Bridge
places Pine Forest in the top 5 percent of all non-private in December 2017, the county has already seen
courses in the United States, making Pine Forest the In a world of constant noise, Dorchester crowds of visitors take to the dark, rich waters.
highest rated non-resort course in the Charleston area. County Parks and Recreation is inviting locals “We are surprised already about the heavy
The golf course is a Par 72 layout designed by Bob and visitors to unplug from their phones, use it is getting since opening,” said Davis.
Spence, who is the lead designer for Davis Love III. desks, and the daily grind and plug into “We’ve seen everything from soccer moms
1000 Congressional Boulevard nature, specifically the beautiful and historic unloading kayaks on weekdays to large group
Summerville, SC 29483 Ashley Scenic River. outings requiring the use of the overflow
(843) 851-1193 x 100 The Ashley Scenic River is a pristine and parking on weekends. It is clear there is a high
undisturbed tidal ecosystem. In layman’s demand for water access in Dorchester County,
Summerville Country Club terms: nature is at its finest here. and I believe we are just seeing the tip of
Summerville Country Club is an 18-hole golf course “You don’t have to go too far to get the iceberg.”
with champion Bermuda greens, located in the heart of that sense of getting away from it all,” said Dorchester County Parks and Recreation has
the friendly historic town of Summerville. Family owned Eric Davis, Dorchester County Parks and another launch site in the planning stages and
and operated since 1974, the course is open daily from Recreation Manager. is working on several other park facilities the
entire family will enjoy.
Memberships are also available with pool and tennis “ Not many blue trails can aerial adventure course, climbing wall, festivals,
7 a.m.-6 p.m. The layout is fun and challenging for
“Ashley River Park will also feature an

all levels of golfers and affordable to play year-round.
offer such a quality combination
offered in the summer. of history and nature. We plan concerts, races, and more once opened,”
Davis said.
400 Country Club Boulevard to build on this in the future Outdoor recreation generates more than
Summerville, SC 29483 with some kind of interpretive $18 billion a year in South Carolina, and it’s safe
(843) 873-2210 history trail. “ to say that the Ashley River Park and Blue Trail
summervillecountryclub.com
Doyle Best, manager of Parks and Recreation will make a huge impact on that number for
for the Town of Summerville Dorchester County. ~by Dana Brown
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation
Located in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry
– within minutes of the Charleston International Airport,
centuries-old plantations and gardens, sun-splashed
Atlantic beaches and, of course, all the beauty and
charm of Charleston’s historic district – Wescott Golf
Club is the area’s largest and most diverse daily-fee
golf facility. With three distinct nines, the Lowcountry’s
only 27-hole facility gives players a chance to play three
different 18-hole layouts.
5000 Wescott Club Drive
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 871-2135
wescottgolf.com

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