 hunting island is a  secluded semitropical barrier island located  east of beaufort, south carolina, usa. since 1935, it has been classified as a state park. it is the most-visited state park facility in south carolina and is a part of the ace basin estuarine reserve area. renowned for its natural beauty, the island remains one of the few remaining undeveloped sea islands in the lowcountry. the park is known for its 19th century lighthouse which bears its name. the park's unique beach has been featured in several travel publications and was listed in 2013 as a top 25 beach in the united states by tripadvisor.http://www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice-beaches-ctop-g191#14  ==history== hunting island retains its colonial designation of the "hunting islands", which served as hunting preserves for lowcountry planters and elite in the 19th and early 20th century. as the name implies, the island was once used for hunting deer, raccoon, waterfowl and other small game. the first signs of human activity came in the 1850s when the first hunting island light was constructed. the original light was destroyed by c
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