cape romain national wildlife refuge
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I would recommend a visit to this area but give yourself lots of time. There are many areas to visit and so much to see and do. It is a safe haven for migratory birds, so if you are interested in birding, shelling, visiting a tranquil paradise, put this on your must do list.
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The newish and little know visitor center was fun even though we aren't kids. There is an enclosure with red wolves which are very cool. We did the 1 mile hike which was a little boring and there were a lot of misquitos!!
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How does 45 miles of untouched shoreline sound? Over a quarter of a million acres untouched by man, only access is by boat. Great for birders, photographers and travelers who enjoy being off the beaten path.
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...you are prepared for the following:1). Biting deer flies, mosquitos, etc. on the island will penetrate clothing. My husband has about 50 insect bites on his back and shoulders where his skin was covered by a Cotton T-shirt, and I have about 40 bites in areas that were covered by a polyester T-shirt but no insect repellant. 2). Mosquitos on the island will not be deterred by anything less than 40% or more DEET in your insect repellant. 3). The deer flies are ruthless and their bite is much more painful than a mosquito bite. My husband and I got bit my numerous deer flies even though we sprayed ourselves down with an insect repellent containing 40% DEET.4). If riding a bicycle, be aware that the roads and trails may prove to be very difficult for you as the terrain is soft and full of sand. We took our bikes to ensure we could explore much of the island in a limited time frame.My husband and I enjoyed seeing an array of birds (ibis, egrets, avocets, rails, etc) at the observation tower at the end of Sheep's Head Road and the alligators in Alligator Alley; however, much of the experience was tarnished by the feeling that we were running for our lives to try to limit the number of insect bites.We believe this is a beautiful, pristine environment for viewing wildlife. Just be prepared by wearing light, loose-fitting, long-sleeve shirts and long pants of polyester fabric in addition to using insect repellant if you want to fully enjoy the experience. If you enjoy taking photos of wildlife, we suggest you take the Coastal Expeditions sunrise photography tour which includes a boat trip to the island and a van ride to boneyard beach to avoid the insect biting walk or bike ride.
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Wonderful barrier island which has successfully not been spoiled with globs of facilities. For the most part it has been left natural for the wildlife. They do mow the trails which helps a bit with walking but know that the trails are in sand. You can go over on the morning fairy and return in late afternoon - you need the whole day to see the many parts of the island. Take plenty of water & some food. A real treasure to experience
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It is a great place to kayak. Landing on the islands is fun. Bull island has some awesome gators. I saw one over 15 feet long.
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We kayaked to Capers island, played with dolphins on the way. Left kayaks on the shore of Bulls island and walked 4 miles North along the shore to the entrance in to woods of the Island, proceeded to alligator alley where we counted 17 alligators on a spot of 200 Square feet. We explored the island and came back to our kayaks, had a short paddle to Capers Island where we set up the camp. Next morning we walked another 3 miles South along the beach. The ocean is swallowing the forest creating fantastic tangle of roots & branches. Paradise for creative photographer and wood designer. On the way back we paddled through marshes for about another 3 hours and by 5 PM we landed. It was unforgettable experience!!
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It's well worth the effort to get over here. Lots of others have posted photos so you can see what it is like. Take the ferry over. It's a scenic ride. But the best is when you get to the NWR. Today we saw a variety of birds including bald eagles, as well as bobcats and deer. Carry in everything you'll need. Plan on walking quite a bit. If you want to see what the coast looked like before there was any development, this is a great place to go. The fee for the attraction is related to the cost of the ferry to get there. Like all NWRs that I've been to before, there is no fee to get in. Be forewarned, bathroom facilities are basically nonexistent, as are any other kind of facilities. This is wild and rustic.
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We took the Coastal Expeditions ferry out to Bull's Island. We had a great day! Lots of walking but worth it. Take the "grand loop" out to the observation tower, then Alligator Alley to Boneyard Beach (WOW!), walk the beach back to the Beach Road and walk out to the observation platform on your way back to the boat. Take the early ferry at 9 or you won't have enough time to see everything!! Pay attention to the website and take lots of water, insect repellant and sun screen.The highlight for us were a pair of roseate spoonbills but lots of other shorebirds and tons of alligators.
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See my review of Bulls Island Ferry which takes you to Bulls Island which is part of the refuge. Great way to spend a day in nature, beautiful beach and also nature trails with alligators.