The Parks That Pay for Themselves: 50 Parks, One Passport

The Parks That Pay for Themselves: 50 Parks, One Passport

July 14, 2026 · 28 min

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The episode discusses how South Carolina's state parks are financially self-sustaining and features insights from Gwen Davenport of SC State Parks.

South Carolina's 50 state parks largely pay their own way. Gwen Davenport of SC State Parks on the model, the $99 passport, beating the crowds, and the CCC legacy. Episode Resources: Ultimate Outsider Program and 50-Park Challenge SC State Parks Annual Passport Information Play It Forward: CCC History and "Parkitecture" Simple Civics: Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville Get in touch Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution Sign up for the Simple Civics newsletter. View our entire catalogue Simple Civics: Greenville County is produced by Podcast Studio X .

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