STEP ONTO THE FERRY AND INTO THE WILD!

The adventure begins as you board the ferry and head to Bulls Island.  As we wind through the oyster-lined creeks that take us to Bulls Island, the captain and mate share their knowledge and passion about the refuge, the wildlife and the regional history.

During this 30-minute ecotour is not uncommon for us to see bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, bald eagles and some of the 293 bird species that live in Cape Romain. While on board, you’ll be able to move around to take in the pristine views and examine the touch table filled with artifacts we’ve found on the island.

Once on the island, you’ll be on your own to explore the 16 miles of trails and seven miles of sandy beach.  The crew will prepare you with a map and some trail suggestions.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Walk by the freshwater ponds to see American Alligators sunning on the banks
• Explore Boneyard Beach at the northern end of the island
• Birdwatch at one of the observation platforms to see some of the 293 species that are found in the refuge
• Beach comb along the 7-mile shoreline and see marine life like horseshoe crabs, sea whip coral, sand dollars and much more
• Hike the inland trails like Turkey Walk Trail to take in the diversity of a maritime forest, dominated by palmettos and live oaks

The jewel of the island is the magnificent Boneyard Beach.  Located at the north end of the island, Boneyard Beach is a forest stranded in the surf.  This majestic area is reason enough to go to Bulls Island and many visitors go directly to the beach to witness this beautiful sight.