High school graduates can also pursue one and two-year degree programs at the nearby Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort, part of the South Carolina Special Schools Division, which trains employees for new and existing companies at little or no cost to the employer. Public hunting is available in some areas of the basin. At Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, hunters will find excellent bow and still deer hunting, dove, duck, quail and other small game hunting in season. Bear Island is also a haven for spotted-tail bass, croker, bream and flounder. The Edisto River is known for its good fishing and provides particularly good habitat for red breast sunfish.
Golf is affordable and plentiful.
Courses are available at Dogwood Hills Country Club in Walterboro, Fairfield Ocean Ridge in Edisto Beach, and many other clubs throughout the region. The river carries boaters into a rare, natural world of wildlife and scenic beauty. Fishing and nature trails also are available at the park. Overnight visitors can choose from 25 campsites. A primitive camping area is available for organized groups.