South Carolina is a beautiful state.  Many of its remarkable outdoors retreats can be found right here in Columbia, SC!  If you enjoy recreational activities and being outside, then check out some or all of Columbia's city and state parks.  There are facilities for everything from walking, running, tennis, soccer, baseball, bicycling, roller hockey and even inline skating.  I try to take advantage of these parks as much as possible.  They are great for exercising and spending time with family and friends.  I've even reserved two evenings out of the week to go walking with a group of friends.  What's even better is that there's no fee to gain entry to most of the parks.  Below are some highlights, and much more information can be found on the Web sites below.