HAPPY TRAILS ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND
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When you think of Hilton Head, you probably think of miles of white sandy beaches. No? Well, maybe world-class golf and the PGA Heritage Tournament every Spring. How about championship tennis, yachting, deep-sea fishing, nature trails, luxury resorts, beautiful homes and dreamy villas, nearly 150 restaurants, parasailing, Harbour Town, South Beach, amazing sunrises and sunsets, majestic live oaks, eco tours or dolphin-watching? Oh, I know what you’re thinking! Cycling!
It was the forethought of Charles Fraser who envisioned and oversaw the development of Sea Pines Plantation (now Sea Pines Resort) that the island be crisscrossed with leisure trails, bike paths and boardwalks. At the time, much of the island was still undeveloped and much had to occur…
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