Hunting Island State Park, St Helena Island, South Carolina, USA

Dec 31, 2022 | Beach, Nature Scene, Park, USA: South Carolina

Hunting Island is a 5,000-acre secluded semitropical barrier island located 15 miles east of Beaufort, South Carolina, United States in between Harbor Island and Fripp Island.

Hunting Island State Park: 2555 Sea Island Pkwy, St Helena Island, South Carolina, USA

Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park, attracting more than a million visitors a year, as well as a vast array of land and marine wildlife.

Hunting Island is home to the historic Hunting Island lighthouse, built in 1859 and rebuilt in 1875 after it was destroyed during the Civil War.

A small water fountain in front of the visitor center of the park

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To the beach in front of the lighthouse, which was closed to visitors who wanted to climb to the top.

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A quick drive to the Nature Center located within the park.

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A panoramic view of the small island from the pier

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Another take of the same view

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Hike to the beach nearby

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Walking back to the car

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Another view of the island as I drove back

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A spanning view of the same place

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