Venus Flytraps at Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve
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A famous—but endangered—plant is on view at an unassuming nature preserve a quick drive from Myrtle Beach.

📜 Heritage preserve in South Carolina, home to native Venus flytraps. Protected plant species, facing habitat loss and poaching.

Why Go

🌿 See endangered Venus flytraps in their natural habitat
🚶 Explore 10,427-acre wildlife management area
🦋 Observe diverse wildlife and other carnivorous plants
📸 Great for nature photography

Why Avoid

🚫 No formal paths, walking on fire breaks only
🚻 No bathrooms, water fountains, or facilities
⚠️ Difficult to find flytraps, requires a quest

Tips

🧡 Wear blaze orange during hunting season
🚫 Do not remove, collect, or destroy plants/animals
🗓️ March through June best time to spot flytraps

🅿️ Parking

Free roadside parking available at entrance.

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