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Palmetto Bluff at the Montage in Bluffton

Golden Corner also referred to as the Low Country is a region in the far southern corner of South Carolina known for its large area of barrier sea islands and marshes.

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Map of Golden Corner

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  • Fripp Island
  • 4 Hilton Head Island
  • Harbor Island
  • Daufuskie Island
  • Edisto Island
  • 1 Hunting Island State Park. This is a barrier island that is adjacent to Fripp Island and St. Helena Island. The entire island is considered to be a state park. There is a lighthouse on the island, but due to Covid, it can be visited only by reservation. There are many walking and biking forest trails. The southern most portion of the park adjoins a lagoon and beach. Mosquitoes are present in the forest trails, so bring bug repellent. Adults $8. South Carolina senior residents and children have lower entry fees. Hunting Island State Park (Q5944921) on Wikidata Hunting Island State Park on Wikipedia

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Golden Corner
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  • 1 Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (several historic sites in Beaufort County). The Beaufort area came under the control of the Union Army in November 1861. As a result, it was one of the first places in the United States where emancipated slaves voted, bought property and created churches, schools and businesses. Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (Q28336205) on Wikidata Reconstruction Era National Historical Park on Wikipedia

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In the region's coastal golf there are open greens, old oak trees, Spanish moss, wildlife, unspoiled saltwater marshes, and tidal creeks.

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