Huntington Beach State Park Earns Two National Accolades

ReserveAmerica has released its 2008 lists of America’s “Top Outdoor Locations,” resulting in two Myrtle Beach-area landmarks being selected among the country’s elite.

Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet was included in two rankings – first, among the “Top 25 Park Beaches," drawing these accolades:

"This wide, sandy beach is the best preserved beach on the Grand Strand of South Carolina. The beach includes a well-developed dune system, and provides a habitat for diverse wildlife. There are walkways to provide access to the beach for visitors to crossover the dunes. There are also great restroom facilities for beachgoers."

Also, Huntington Beach make the cut among the country’s “Top 25 Bird-Watching Spots”:

”Perhaps the best known 'studiers' of wildlife at Huntington Beach State Park are the birders who for years have been coming to see some of the more than 300 species that have been recorded here, giving the park a reputation as a top spot on the East Coast. A wide array of birds including herons, egrets, and ospreys can be found here.”

Not to be outdone, Myrtle Beach State Park received honors as among America’s “Top 50 Fishing Spots,” joining Dreher Island State Recreation Area in Prosperity as one of two South Carolina locations to make the grade.

ReserveAmerica’s complete 2008 listings can be found here.