Lake Murray: Purple Martin roosting site at dusk and dawn.
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"A scenic lake and recreational area suitable for picnics and outdoor activities, frequently recommended as a pleasant natural retreat near the city." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I spent summers boating around Lake Murray, and it's the kind of lake where you can rent a boat and spend a day out on the water." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Lake Murray, specifically Bomb Island, is the largest roosting site for Purple Martins in North America. The birds are best spotted at dusk and dawn from late June to early August." - Travel + Leisure Editors