Site 3

Site 3

Site #3 is currently a little more challenging to visualize due to dense vegetative cover. However, once completed, it would be the most quiet and reflective site on the trail in the most naturalistic environment. From the open grove of trees at Site #2, the trail will continue northeast approximately 1/10 mile, passing by the “General Store” interpretive area before transitioning to a progressively more densely forested environment. Due to the vegetative cover, this site will likely not be visible until it is actually encountered on the trail.

The dense forest understory lends a sense of enclosure and privacy to Site #3, with shaded conditions throughout the day. This understory is populated by yaupon holly, dwarf palmetto, wax myrtle, and other native species. Its overhead canopy is composed of a mix of mature and young live oaks, laurel oaks, and cabbage palm. The site area is roughly the shape of a half-moon, measuring approximately 30’ along the trail frontage, and 20’ deep at the center of the arc to total approximately 550sf. Site #3 is also very near to the marsh edge, the crash of waves on the beach just north of the site will be audible from this location. In the future, a boardwalk alignment is planned to meet the Interpretive Trail just east of Site #3. Therefore, eventually this site will be located at a junction in the trail.

Maximum height for Site #3 is 6’

[See Panorama 10 – from Resources] Panoramic image located slightly south of the actual
installation site.

Don’t let the light go out, for it is a light that will show us the way forward.

When the day comes, we ask ourselves: where can we find light in the never-ending shade?

There is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.

Amanda Gorman

Site 3 Images