Scott McConkey

Scott McConkey is a nationally syndicated travel writer and the founder of Miles with McConkey, where he provides vacationers and travel enthusiasts with trip ideas, travel guides, and inspiration. His travel articles have been seen in The Associated Press wire, ABC, CBS, CW, FOX, NBC, MSN, and many more. He and his wife, Julie, left the corporate world after nearly 30 years for a life of travel and adventure. What started as a gap year has evolved into a second act. She creates visual content while he utilizes the written word. Their goal is to create content inspiring others to travel more and live their best lives now.

Miles with McConkey at Congaree National Park

The Big Question: Is Congaree National Park Worth Visiting?

by Scott McConkey

It’s not your typical national park — no towering peaks or iconic landmarks. But Congaree offers something rare: a chance to wander beneath the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the U.S. What makes this hidden South Carolina gem so special might just surprise you.

Scott McConkey

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