We had a quick, but relaxing trip to Poinsett State Park in South Carolina to start Spring Break. This was the perfect way to unwind and take in the unspoiled beauty of nature. Poinsett State Park Poinsett State Park is named after South Carolina native Joel Roberts Poinsett. He was the first ambassador to Mexico and an amateur botanist. Mexico is where he found the now popular poinsettia flowering plant which is named after him. The park encompasses the ruins of a pre-revolutionary mill and damn system. Definitely check out this picturesque spot located just behind the ranger station. Poinsett State Park opened in 1936 and is one of several…