보퍼트 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

This area attracts thousands of birds each year and is an important wildlife refuge in the area. Dogs are not allowed, as there can be several types of wildlife, including alligators, that could pose a threat to them. With that in mind, stay safe and keep an eye out as you enjoy the beauty of nature.

Great place for watching wildlife (birds, alligators, turtles)

This is where all the smaller egrets and herons of the area are roosting. So if you come shortly before sunset, you will see the biggest spectacle. All the birds fly in for the night. Around April, they are nesting in this spot.

The short trail leads from the Nature Center to Boneyard Beach and connects to the Lagoon Trail. There are chic views between the trees on the water.

In contrast to the Lagoon Trail, which runs parallel, it is almost dead straight here. The views of the dense forest are fantastic on both sides.

The pier spanning from the Nature Center into the channel between Hunting Island and Fripp Island is mainly for fishing which is quite popular (https://www.friendsofhuntingisland.org/fishing). For hikers, the pier offers a great view on the southern entrance of the saltwater lagoon and Little Hunting Island. After the 2016 visit from Hurricane Matthew wreaked havoc on the Nature Center Pier, it took 4 1/2 years to extensively rehabiliate the pier - the refurbished version reopened on September 18, 2021.

Walk along the saltwater lagoon in north-south direction between the Nature Center Scenic Trail and the picnic area/parking area (point J). It's a great trail that winds through the virgin palm forest in countless little curves, revealing beautiful views of the saltwater lagoon again and again. Also enjoy the background sound mix of bird chirping and seawater rushing of the ocean behind the lagoon.

Very nice lighthouse right next to the beach.