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lee State Park,
lee State Park,
Bishopville, SC
The Park is 2839 acres of bottomland hardwood forest wetlands built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935. It is along the Lynches River, has 4 artesian wells and lots of equestrian and hiking opportunities. Our site in the park is in the equestrian area and just by chance had full hookups as of three days ago-they just put in the septic system. Yay us-multiple long showers a day with the 99° days with 99% humidity.
Biscuit found the coolest spot outdoors and spent much time there.
South Carolina Cotton Museum
South Carolina Cotton Museum
An interpretive site preserving the legacy of cotton and rural life. Exhibits of farm and manufacturing equipment spanning two centuries allows you to experience the cotton culture and way of life from the field to the factory.
The cotton plant produces a soft, fluffy fruit made of fibers used to make cloth. Cotton has hundreds of uses from jeans to shoe strings. US currency paper is 70% cotton except for the 2 dollar bill which is 80% cotton (the museum and some local stores give change in two dollar bills-especially if they know you are a visitor).
The cotton flower is first white, second red, then dead. In death the boll is formed. The longer the staple (strand of cotton) the stronger the cotton will be. In order to have a long staple the cotton must have a long growing season which is why the south is a perfect place to grow cotton. China grows cotton and because of the short growing season the cotton is not of high quality. If you buy long staple cotton clothing it will last longer and be more durable. 1/3 fo the weight of cotton is lint and 2/3 seed-each cotton boll has 30-50 seeds. There are machines that separate the strand from the seed.
Boll Weevil -biggest threat to cotton farmers.
Cotton is also a food. The cotton seed is rich in oil and high in protein. The oil is a common ingredient in cookies, potato chips, and prepared foods. The seed is also used in cattle feed.
Extraordinary topiary garden built by one man. Since 1981 Pearl has been working tirelessly to cover the yards with whimsical topiaries.
Pearl Fryar heard the stereotype that African-Americans " don't keep up their yards" and became determined to be the first African-American in the town of Bishopville to win the coveted "yard of the month Award" from the local Gardener's Club.Pearl had no gardening experience but taught himself with plants collected from the compost piles of the local nursery. He uses no pesticides or fertilizers. over time he transformed his three-acre property into a wonderland of topiaries. he also scatters his "junk" art around the garden.
Long-leaf pine (Pinus Palustris)
Long-leaf pine (Pinus Palustris)
These lovely pines drop their long needles to make a very cushiony walk way through the woods. The wonderfully long needles of this pine variety are favorites of the local basket makers who need only step outside to gather material for thier craft.
Artesian Wells
Artesian Wells
Of Lee State Park
Biscuit checking out the crystal clear water.
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