Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve
2021-12-11 10:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Lewis Ocean Bay is a South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Heritage Preserve and Wildlife
Management Area located between Conway and North Myrtle Beach. The 10,427-acre preserve has 23 undisturbed Carolina Bays in its boundary.

The highest population of black bears in South Carolina are found here although we may only see signs of their activity. Expect to also see Red-cockaded Woodpeckers.

The star of the show is the flora including large populations of pitcher plants, Venus flytraps, orchids and other flora that grow in this unique landscape. Visit the SCDNR Managed Lands website for a more complete description.
https://www2.dnr.sc.gov/Manag…/ManagedLand/ManagedLand/104

SCDNR Botanist Keith Bradley will be our guide. Look in the December newsletter or email for a DNR map modified to correspond with Keith’s notes. Keith also provided an extensive vascular plant list that is attached to the email.

Directions:
From Conway, drive south on US 501 Business route for 1.7 miles.
Turn left on SC 90 to the east.
Drive 6.5 miles to International Dr, a 4-lane road that bisects Lewis Ocean Bay.
There is a light at the intersection (33.822075, -78.914291).
Go 1.5 miles on International Dr to the parking area (33.805770, -78.890813).

Note: Hunting is allowed on this property and orange is required to be worn.

There are no plans for dining after the outing but there are plenty of opportunities in Conway.
