With its year-around temperate environment, outdoor activities are abundant. The city is wedged between the convergence of 2 rivers, the Saluda and Broad Rivers, providing opportunities for kayaking, fishing, hiking, and plenty of other outdoor adventures. Just northwest of the city the deep-water Lake Murray can be found along the Saluda river offering swimming, boating, and sailing opportunities. Soda City hosts its own Zoo and Botanical Gardens and you shouldn’t miss the synchronous fireflies at Congaree National Forest.