ADVENTURE CAROLINA: Congaree National Park Trip, 12:30 p.m. today and Saturday; Ski Trip to Catalooche Mountains, 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and Congaree River Trip, 2 p.m. Saturday, 1107 State St., Cayce. Reservations and fitting for any rental equipment must be made at least 48 hours in advance. (803) 796-4505, adventurecarolina.com

CAROLINA RIVER CONNECTION: Basic canoe, sea/rec and whitewater kayak instruction and rentals. Five different guided trips for all levels of paddlers including half day, full day and overnight trips. Meals are provided, and ages 8 and under paddle for free. Paddle the Saluda, Congaree, Edisto and Enoree Rivers. (803) 917-3920; www.carolinariverconnection.com

CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Canoe tour reservations are taken by phone only. Call (803) 776-4396, ext. 0, to speak with a ranger. Voice mail or email reservations will not be accepted. Harry Hampton Visitor Center park hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. The park is at 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. (803) 776-4396; nps.gov/cong

RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Springtime at the Garden Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 23, 1300 Botanical Parkway, West Columbia. Free with paid admission. (803)779-8717; www.riverbanks.org

2013 SCLEOF BASS TOURNAMENT: Sponsored by the S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Foundation, 5:30 a.m. on-site registration, 6 a.m. participants meeting; March 29 at Billy Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity. Early registration is $100/two-person team; late registration is $125/two-person team. Breakfast and lunch will be served. (803) 606-8014; www.scleoa.org

SESQUICENTENNIAL STATE PARK: Wild Neighbors Walk, 2 p.m. today, Two Notch Road. Take a casual stroll along Sesqui’s half-mile Jackson Creek Nature Trail. The program is for ages 5 and older. Birding Basics, 9 a.m. Saturday. Program is designed for ages 8 and older; adults must accompany children 15 and younger. The fifth annual Great American Backyard Campout, April 20 and 21. Application deadline is March 24. $35 for a family up to six people. Park fees: $5/adults, $3/ages 15 and under and seniors. (803) 788-2706; www.SouthCarolinaParks.com

Submissions should be sent by 5 p.m. Thursday to statesports@ thestate.com