Steeped in tradition, its cities and towns provide a glimpse of Southern history alongside thriving and growing communities.
As you navigate your way across these trails you will likely encounter the mythical Stallings Island.
Did You Know?
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The Savannah River is a body of water that forms the border between Georgia and South Carolina.
Its name comes from the Stallings Culture and its inhabitants known for the oldest pottery in North America.
Protecting Stallings Island
Here is where the story gets really fascinating.
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After the initial archeological findings, interest in the island began to wane.
so you can protect the island, the Archeological Society took control of maintaining the preserve.
To combat this, the Society brought in goats to help maintain plant growth.
This tactic worked well until coyotes began eating the goats.
As you approach the island by kayak, you might see the donkeys roaming the island.
There are currently four donkeys residing on Stallings.
Carrots and apples are some of their favorite snacks.
After all, maintaining 5,000 years of history is no easy task.
Stallings Island was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961.
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