Relaxing and quite a bit of a walk if you are looking for a nice time to get some steps in. I saw a…read moredolphin in the water, a crane and some other birds. The shell tree area is cute and we hung a few ourselves.

It seems to be a pretty busy place I guess it's one of the very few places where you can bring…read moredogs. I realize that along the beach is definitely not dog friendly. I brought my dog on the beach down the road and got a lot of dirty looks and apparently beaches aren't dog friendly for some reason. So a lot of people had a lot of dogs here walking around. They had two Porta potties that are not well-maintained. You can walk along the walkway, they have a few regular porch swings and a few kids swings. There wasn't any grass for dogs to go to the bathroom which would've been nice.

We recently had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Captain Bryan Keith Logan of North…read moreMyrtle Beach Fishing Charters on a four-hour eco-tour, and it was a truly enjoyable experience for my daughters and me.

Very good captain and crew caught a lot of fish, none were keepers....would recommend to friendsread more

We went out on a half-day trip and it was awesome. We put a lot of fish enjoyed ourselves and they…read morewill clean the fish when you return to the dock.

Went out on a 4 hour trip with Captain John and first mate Blake. Caught a bunch of fish and had a…read moregreat time. Thanks fellas

Lake Waccamaw State Park is located in Columbus County. The Visitor Center was a great place to…read morespend a rainy day! It is filled with history and ecology. It is on the smaller side but filled with interesting information and dedicates a lot of space to the history and artifacts of the Waccamaw Siouan Indian Tribe. The Lake is the largest of the Carolina Bays. The bays are multiple oval-shaped lakes that were likely formed over the last ice age. The Waccamaw Siouan Indian Tribe viewed the lake's formation as the result of a meteor that left a deep crater. The Visitor Center explores that theory, as well as others. Lake Waccamaw was a logging town, and cypress trees were used for shingles. The weather-resistant shingles were chosen for George Washington's home in Mt. Vernon. Fifty years after the Lake Waccamaw Dam was built, the state established a state park. It started at 273 acres, but over time, more land was acquired, and the park is now 2,300 acres. The park is considered a hyper-unique ecosystem because the limestone bluff keeps the water clear, and the alkaline conditions support fish and mollusk species found only here, and nowhere else in the world, such as the Waccamaw spike mussel and the Waccamaw darter fish. They have a fossilized skull of a Balaenula whale that swam through the coastal plain millions of years ago. The Lake Waccamaw State Park is home to black bears, bobcats, carnivorous plants, and American alligators. Though the rain kept me inside this time, the park also features several trails and a scenic boardwalk that I look forward to exploring on a sunny day.

Pulling into the visitor center for this park yielded a non-functioning water fountain. When I went…read moreinside, I didn't find much in the way of exhibitions, and when I asked about Venus Flytraps, the person there didn't know where to find them, which seems odd to me as I can't imagine I'm the first person to ask. The end of the road yielded a parking lot with no shade and a worn boardwalk to the lakefront. The lakefront is nice. The trails were a bit overgrown, and I quickly abandoned my search for rare carnivorous plants. For some users, the park will be quite nice, but I found plenty of room for improvement. Like all NC state parks, it is free.

Captain Hayden was awesome. We went for an afternoon charter and were not disappointed. We caught a…read morebunch of flounder which was exactly what we intended to target. The action was consistent using both live and artificial baits. Hayden was very knowledgeable and fun to fish with book with him and you will have a great time.

What an amazing time we had. Captain Jason was awesome. I would definitely recommend them if you're…read morewanting a great fishing experience. First time we booked with him we booked through a fishing agency. I would highly recommend that you do NOT do that. Call Captain Jason personally at 843-798-9100. GREAT EXPERIENCE

My family had an amazing time spending half the day with Captain Trip and Mate Kelly. It was our…read morefirst time deep-sea fishing, and we can't wait to do it again. Captain Trip and Mate Kelly were knowledgeable, efficient, and attentive. My favorite part was their easygoing personalities and great humor. I highly recommend requesting them when you book; you won't regret it!

Let me start by saying I've been on the Hurricane Fleet at least 7-8 times over the past two years…read more We always take friends and family when they come to town because, even though dolphin sightings are never guaranteed, the ride itself has usually been worth the $31. That being said, I hesitate to post this because I truly do love supporting local businesses. But with tourist season starting, I think it's important to share an honest experience. The first few times we went out with this company, it was amazing. We followed the shrimp boats and not only saw tons of dolphins, but also got a close-up look at the shrimp boats pulling in shrimp and other sea creatures. They would even bring a few things onboard for the kids (and adults) to see before tossing them back. It made the experience feel really unique and memorable. However, ever since the shrimp boat has been out of commission (probably the last year and a half), we honestly haven't seen dolphins the last 3-4 trips. I completely understand there are never guarantees with wildlife, but it has been a little disappointing. It's still a nice boat ride for the cost -- I would just suggest not getting your kids too excited about dolphins and making sure they understand sightings are never guaranteed. Yesterday, we went on the sunset cruise, and unfortunately it was one of the worst experiences we've had. I understand the policy is that the cruise runs rain or shine, but the ocean conditions were rough enough that I truly don't think they should have taken people out. There were young children onboard, people getting sick, and several passengers who were visibly scared as we went through large swells offshore. As someone who has been on this boat many times, even I was uncomfortable. If it had been my first trip, I honestly would have been terrified. Considering the boat had already gone out multiple times earlier that day, I feel like they should have recognized the conditions were not ideal -- especially knowing there was little chance of seeing dolphins in waters that rough. I just think better judgment should have been used. If you're visiting for a family vacation, I would strongly recommend checking ocean conditions beforehand, because I'm not sure cancellations are considered unless absolutely necessary.

I'd give this skipper 10 stars if I could! I went down for a 4 day trip and had him take me out…read moreeach time based on how well we did the first day! On each of the 4 days we caught; multiple trout, red drum, very large flounder and even juvenile cobia, just to name a few. Captain Bob is a special joy to spend the day with. Felt like I knew him my whole life. And he knows how to get away from all the crowds and find the fish. I'll definitely be fishing with him again when I next vacation in N Myrtle Beach!

Captain Bob took me and my three boys out for a morning of fishing. It was the first time fishing…read morefor two of my boys. Captain Bob was very helpful and patient as they learned to cast. We all caught fish and had a blast. Highly recommend Strange Magic Fishing.

We had a great time fishing with Captain Johnny. Very professional. He knows where to go to catch…read morethe fish and how to catch them. Definitely will do this again.

Had a great time today! Captain warned us that fish weren't biting that morning- (the weathers been…read morefunky) but we still caught some flounder, bass, hogfish(so funny!) saw dolphins and had a great time being on the water. We will definitely be repeat customers when we come back.

I don't understand where all the bad reviews came from, but we were on the voyager 3 with captain…read moredave Jacob and Kevin? But they were amazing and gave some great advice

We went out for the evening "Dolphin Cruise"…read more Pros: Friendly crew and great sunset views. Cons: Terrible planning on the captains part, pretty intense seas for a cruise almost to the point you're more worried about your families safety.. Once we FINALLY got to the Atlantic the spot for the dolphins was dead... We saw one group pop up once and then nada. Then we had to go back in within 5 minutes of being on the ocean because the conditions were so bad. They captain kept saying over the intercoms when we were looking at the one group of dolphins peek up out of the water " sorry folks I can't turn the boat that way or we will all get killed". Not the most kid friendly thing to say... We wont come back to say the least. grateful for the memories made though.

First of all, this fantastic young man, Matt, was our guide. He was patient, knowledgeable,…read morethoughtful and kind! Black River Outdoors hopefully knows the gem they have in him. Second, 9am kayak trip was breathtaking! We saw so much wildlife and learned about many fish, mollusks, birds. Finally, great value! I would 100% recommend a kayak tour!!

Matt excellent guide. Learned a ton about the eco system n black water of waccamaw river!!!…read moreHighly recommend!!!