Sapelo island georgia

Our journey to Sapelo Island first led us to Darien, GA. Located about 50 miles south of Savannah at the mouth of the Altamaha River, it was founded in 1736 near the site of Georgia’s oldest fort, Fort King George. Not long ago I read “Drifting into Darien” by Janisse Ray about the extraordinary biodiversity of the Altamaha River corridor, but our arrival long after the sun had already set ensured that we saw little of the town and surrounding area except for during the short drive to…

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Before you go Make reservations to visit, as visitors to the island must be a part of an organized tour or guests of residents on the island. See “how to get there” Read God, Dr. Buzzard, and the Bolito Man by Cornelia Walker Bailey. This beautiful cultural memoir will help you better understand the history of the island and its inhabitants. Visit the Sapelo Island Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center at the mainland ferry dock in Meridian. In addition to providing valuable information…

Ossabaw Island is one of Georgia's most remote barrier islands. The island hosts approximately 2000 visitors per year, usually for cultural, educational, or scientific studies. Here's a chance to sneak a peek at a place few people ever see! | savannahfirsttimer.com #savannah #savannahftg #exploregeorgia

Want to know how to escape to a private island (Sapelo Island) for your next relaxing vacation? Keep reading!

Built of tabby as South End House by Roswell King for Thomas Spalding in 1810, this grand mansion has weathered many changes in its history. The skill of the slave laborers who constructed it was put to the test during the Hurricane of 1824, which it survived. It was damaged and looted during the Civil…

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The barrier islands of the Georgia Coast have some of the most pristine beaches in the United States. Learn which ones you can visit, plus where to stay and what to do while you're there! | Cumberland Island GA | Little St. Simons Island GA | Ossabaw Island GA | Sapelo Island GA | savannahfirsttimer.com

The Reynold's Mansion can accommodate conferences and retreats for up to 29 people. The mansion's unique architecture creates many interesting and memorable spaces, as well as private spots to read or reflect. The library is a bibliophile's dream and the Game Room has billiards and table tennis available for guest's enjoyment. Its grounds are linked by pathways to the Atlantic Ocean, where a beachfront pavilion await your picnic plans. Swimming, fishing, hiking and birding on miles of…

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