The trail beckoned us into the woods further down the island. There was a sudden cool breath as we walked into the shade of the big oaks again. The trees arched their thick, fern-draped arms over us.

We didn’t walk along the trail for long before light poured from another clearing.

“I hear waves!” called Libbie.

“This part of the trail leads us out to the beach,” reminded Mrs. Paula.

“Let’s run for it!” yelled Josh.

All the kids rushed toward the opening, but soon found it slow going as the trail’s packed surface changed to loose beach sand. The sunlight sparkled off the sand and the ocean. It was a good thing we had our hats!

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