Myrtle Beach, South Carollina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, is a major center of tourism in the United States due to the warm subtropical climate and extensive beaches, attracting an estimated 14 million visitors each year. This year as we made our way south to Florida, we decided to spend a week in this coastal city, staying in an RV Park situated right along the beach. Our RV site was a 5-minute walk to the beach, and also walking distance to the Myrtle Beach State Park. All we had to do was step out the door and onto the beach, or meander over to the park to get in hours of walking and sightseeing. We saw many varieties of birds who didn't appear to be overly shy of humans, allowing us to get some great pictures. For several days during our stay, the RV Park filled up with visitors participating in The Beach Ride, an annual event sponsored by the American Heart Association. This event attracts over 1000 participants (and their horses!) annually, and is the largest trail ride on the beaches of South Carolina. We were literally surrounded by horses and their companions for a few days, while the RV Park was transformed into a staging ground for parades, vendors, campfires, and horseback riding. Myrtle Beach is a beautiful part of the Atlantic Coast, which explains why so many people flock here, and is also why we will probably be content with this one visit.