♪ <rushing water> Whether it's the relaxing sounds or the gorgeous views or just simply being near a natural wonder, there's something about waterfalls that people just gravitate towards.

Today I'm taking a hike to Station Cove Falls for the first time to see if that pull is true for me too.

So let's go for it!

♪ Now this is David here with the South Carolina State Park system at Oconee Station State Historic Site.

So we are going to hike to a waterfall today, right?

So what kind of waterfalls can people find in South Carolina?

How many would you say that there are here?

<David> On public lands there are about 100 to 150 waterfalls that people can go see.

<Devyn> So on our hike today, what can we expect?

Is it the hike that just any old person can do, any, anybody like me - not really an experienced hiker?

<David> Yeah, absolutely.

It's an easy hike.

The inclines are very gradual and it's actually one of the best kind of waterfall hikes in the area because it's a very easy hike with a big reward.

<Devyn> Awesome, so what kind of things can people experience here at Oconee Station or Oconee State Park besides just hiking to a waterfall?

<David> Well, Oconee Station has two historic buildings across the street here, and they were built at the end of the 18th century, and we do tours on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm.

Admission is free so you can come and enjoy those with our interpreter Scott Alexander, and really fun good information.

<Devyn> Awesome, and so what would you say is the reason that people should come and experience the outdoors and South Carolina state parks?

<David> Well, I mean, exercise, fresh air, all those things are good, but, you know, the state has a lot to offer.

We have the mountains all the way to the coastline, so at state parks you can experience a lot of things in South Carolina and one of the best things is our programs, and events, and just the people that you find in state parks.

<Devyn> Awesome!

Well, thank you so much for helping us out today.

I'm so excited.

Are you ready to go?

<David> Yeah, absolutely!

Let's go!

<Devyn> Let's go for it!

♪ <rushing water> ...like to feel the water on your face.

I didn't expect that either.

He said it was nature's shower, which is great because I didn't take one this morning, so... <laughing> <rushing water> Y'all, being outside today and just out in nature was so refreshing and just made me feel so great, especially my waterfall shower that I got to have.

I totally understand all of the waterfall hype.

So take it for me as a self proclaimed indoorsy person, there is no better place to experience the outdoors than South Carolina State Parks.

So just go for it!

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