A 50-acre sanctuary for preserving the natural environment and protecting the habitat of indigenous plants and animals. Trail guides with plant and tree labels help the visitor navigate. Guided walks can be arranged for groups. Both this refuge and the Pinckney Island Natural Wildlife Preserve offer amazing displays for bird watching with as many as 200 native species.

Fishing at the pier and visits to the adjacent nature center are educational and entertaining. Dolphin and bird watching from the pier are also popular. Egrets, heron, brown pelicans, bald eagles and osprey are a few of the interesting birds which may be seen here. Photographers and artists find these particularly fine subjects during a visit to the beach. A...

Lawton Stables offers trail rides, pony rides, carriage rides, riding instruction and training. The stables are located within Sea Pines Plantation with access to 600 acres of preserve. Escorted rides meander through the natural areas for views of the untouched Lowcountry. A small animal farm is free and is a delight for city children who can pet ponies, rabbits, goats,...