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Where we go to Hunting Island but don’t hunt.

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We’d heard quite a few locals mention Hunting Island lighthouse (which is the only lighthouse in South Carolina open to the public) and since we were in the area, we decided to check it out.

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Paying the unexpected entry fee at the gate, we drove down the twisting, turning road.

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It felt a bit like the forest primeval with dense vegetation and palms lining both sides.

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At the end there was a parking lot and our first glimpse of the lighthouse.

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The views of the Sea Islands were supposed to be great from the top and I was anxious to climb.

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We approached…

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Entered the gated area….

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Took the required wind blown selfie…

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And after climbing the entry steps to the door… read the sign saying it was closed.

Of course it was.

Thank you Mr. Gatekeeper for taking our money but not sharing that fact. Grr. 😡

Was it worth the $20? Sure.

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See there? That used to be the light keeper’s house.

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And my husband found a fascinating rail contraption used to move the lamp oil.

Totally worth it.

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  2. I climbed to the top of the tallest lighthouse (112 feet) in Canada, it’s on the Gaspe Peninsula, and quite frankly the only thing I remember is how hot it was – the giant lights, even when they are off generate so much heat – could be because they emit the heat they themselves absorb, don’t know. I’m sure the view was amazing. Your lighthouse is 136 feet and now I know more about lighthouses than I need to – this post had me googling – the tallest lighthouse in the US is at Cape Hatteras and it is an interesting read actually. So thanks for making me dig up that memory and for the learning opportunity.

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