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Hunting Island Beach, Biking and Nature Photography Weekend




The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Hunting Island State Park, 2555 Sea Island PKWY,Hunting Island, SC 29920
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Jun 11 2010  2:00 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Apr 1 2010 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sat, May 1 2010 10:00 pm
Event Duration:3 days and 2 nights
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa Maldonado
Jaime
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Member Cost:$17.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 25 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Let's go play on the a beautiful beach for the weekend. This event will start on Friday June 11th and we will return home on Sunday June 13th. I have reserved Group Primitive site #1 for 2 nights. Breakfast and lunches will be included in the fee. Please bring something to throw on the grill for Dinner. We wil supply a grill but feel free to bring your own.
         Hunting Island State Park is located just 16 miles east of the historic town of Beaufort and is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in South Carolina. This 5,000 acre park and it's 3 miles of natural beach hosts more than a million visitors a year.
It's a place where you can truly find yourself again. It's a place where humans and nature have always seem to co-exist. Hunting Island is a popular nesting ground for the endangered Loggerhead turtle. The park maintains a hatchery for the study and preservation of the species. The weather is nice most of the year and the cool Atlantic breeze helps to keep the summer heat to an enjoyable level.

There will be a flexible Itinerary of Visiting the lighthouse, Bicycling along a 6 mile trail (Mountain bikes are recommended), Nature walks on the beach and Marsh, Shelling, views of beautiful sunsets and sunrises, relaxing on the beach or just hanging around camp and reading a book. There is a $2 fee to climb the stairs to the top of the lighthouse. This is optional for those who want to climb.

Bring your camera for some beautiful photography opportunities. Photography is very popular while on Hunting Island. There are many great spots and new ones are made by nature with every tide change. Even the erosion that threatens the island brings great opportunity to the photographer. The lagoon is a perfect spot for photography as the bird life is plentiful and used to human activity. Morning shots can produce vivid colors on the water when shooting from the beach side towards the lagoon bank.

Feel free to bring a kayak or raft to float around the Lagoon. Some people prefer to get a rubber raft and just float around or paddle a kayak around. The lagoon is well protected from the surf, wind and is very peaceful. It's the quiet side of the beach.
Movies Filmed at the Lagoon
Two blockbuster movies, "Forest Gump" and "G.I. Jane" were filmed here. Forrest Gump scenes included the Vietnam war and camp parts. G.I. Jane shots included the jungle and water camp scenes.

Fishing for spots, whiting, trout, bass and puppy drum is popular at the lagoon, as well as crabbing and shrimping.  Bring your fishing gear if you want to fish but make sure to check and see what license requirements are for South Carolina.

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag, pad or air mattress
Camp chair
Change of clothes
Toiletry items
Flashlight/headlight
Bug spray
Hiking Boots
Swim Suit
Towel
Beach Towel
Camelback or Water Bottle
**1 or 2 bags of firewood
Dinner for Friday and Saturday

Trail Snacks		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Bicycle
Helmet
Camera
Adult Beverages
Kayak
Floats
Buggy Board


How to Get There:
Event Directions:Hunting Island State Park is located near the southern tip of South Carolina, midway between Charleston and Savannah, Georgia. Fripp Island is conveniently located just 38 miles from
I-95 and 16 miles from Beaufort, South Carolina.

Directions from I-95 Traveling South:
Take Exit 33 (Point South). Follow signs for Beaufort and US Highway 21. Stay on Highway 21 to Hunting Island State Park.

Directions from I-95 Traveling North:
Take Exit 8 (278 East) turn right. Follow Beaufort signs and turn left on State Road 141, just after the Auto Mall on your left. Turn left on Highway 170. Stay on 170 until you cross the Broad River Bridge. Turn right on 802, and go past Parris Island. Turn right at the second light (continuing on 802). Follow 802 over Lady's Island Bridge. Turn right at US Highway 21. Follow to the State Park.

Notes:
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$17.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$20.00/Person
Cost Includes:Camping Fees
Lunches
Breakfasts
Some Snacks
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, May 1 2010.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: No refunds will be given after June 1st.