pickney island panoramic viewThe awe-inspiring quiet is hard to believe. The view and surrounding foliage brings the explorer to a halt, a result of both its uniqueness and its beauty.

For a moment, the wanderer fancies a magical adventure in the wetlands of some South American jungle. Then comes the wonderful realization that he is in the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, only minutes from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

The wanderer walks the wide cleared trails observing the many diversified species of birds and other wildlife. After strolling around a bend in the road, on the other side of a pond, a community of ibis is enjoying the sunshine and their lunch.

This turns out to be the first of the day’s sightings, including white-tailed deer, large herons and egrets.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, THE JEWEL OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOW COUNTRY, OFFERS THE RESIDENT A SELECTION OF PURSUITS SERVING THEIR VARIED ACTIVITY LEVELS.

The Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge’s four thousand acres can be traveled leisurely on foot over the suggested trails that range from 1.2 miles to 7.8 miles, or the more energetic can walk or bike ride the entire ten miles of trails. An island with Mackay Creek on the western side and Skull Creek between the island refuge and Hilton Head Island, access is by car, bicycle or walking. If you choose to drive, as you go over the Skull Creek bridge you’ll encounter bicyclists and pedestrians on their way to and from the refuge.

PINCKNEY ISLAND IS ONLY ONE OF THE AREA’S NATURAL WONDERS.

For aficionados of bird, plant and wildlife, a great starting point is the Audubon Newhall Preserve on Palmetto Bay Road between Sea Pines Circle and the Cross Island Bridge. One of the renowned facilities is the Hilton Head Island Birding Trail, an online source of information accessible via mobile devices.pickney island, ibis pond

Regardless of the level of your quest for adventure, ranging from a leisurely stroll along the many nature trails, gently paddling a kayak among the dolphin and waterfowl in Shelter Cove or zip-lining high above the water, marshes and foliage, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina offers it all, for every age group.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND – COME ENJOY LIFE IN PARADISE!

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