The St. Simons Lighthouse’s History
The First Lighthouse (1810) On October 17, 1804, John Couper, a plantation owner on St. Simons Island, deeded four acres of his land, known as ... Keep Reading
Travel Spotlight on St. Simons Island
Travel Spotlight on Hopper Blog: the Golden Isles and its Best Attractions. St. Simons is the largest of Georgia’s aptly named network of Golden ... Keep Reading
Weddings and Private Parties
Weddings and parties on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum! Are you looking for a beautiful, historic waterfront setting for ... Keep Reading
Vidalia Onion History
Here is the story of how the original sweet onion was developed in America beginning in the 1930’s until today: What is now a ... Keep Reading
The Design of a Golf Club
Recreational golfers spend endless hours trying to get their club into the right position at impact. They read in instructional magazines and are ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island Fishing Pier
St. Simons Island Fishing Pier! The St. Simons Island Pier at the end of Mallery Street, in the Village area, Gascoigne Bluff Pier, near Causeway ... Keep Reading
America’s Favorite Beach Town
No. 1 Beach Town - St. Simons Island, GA! Lined with white sand and live oaks, the biggest of Georgia’s Golden Isles won the beach-town contest. Why, ... Keep Reading
Grits: Georgia’s State Prepared Food
Grits! Grits is a food of Native American origin that is common in the Southern United States, mainly used in breakfast. It consists of ... Keep Reading
What is Georgia’s State Shell?
Georgia's State Shell, the Knobbed Whelk (Busycon carica)! Christened the state shell in 1987, the knobbed whelk is a whorled shell. It grows to ... Keep Reading
Sea Island Magic!
The sea islands that extend along the Eastern coast of South Carolina and Georgia. Their history and style reflect each island. From the sandy ... Keep Reading
Dining with Kids
Helpful tips for dining with kids: Adults want a delicious, relaxing meal and kids just want to have fun. Many of St. Simons' eateries offer ... Keep Reading
Georgia State Symbols
Georgia State Symbols Animals: Georgia State Bird: The Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) is a bird in the family Mimidae, which also includes the ... Keep Reading
How Do the Tides Work?
Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels. The combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun, and the rotation of ... Keep Reading
Like A Lion: A Spring Reflection Story
Spring, like life, can be full of surprises. The spring morning was quiet, save the occasional birdsong or burst of chilly wind that raised the ... Keep Reading
“Shell-e-brate” at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island!
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center rehabilitates, researches and provides education programs for sea turtles. The Center works to increase awareness ... Keep Reading
Juicy Summer Delights – Watermelon
Perhaps more than any other fruit, watermelon symbolizes summer. It serves as a juicy embodiment of the season. As the temperatures ... Keep Reading
A Golfer’s Dilemma
It's a dilemma all golfers face: How can I improve my accuracy without sacrificing distance, and vice versa? Marrying consistent length with reliable ... Keep Reading
Ask the Esthetician
Take time for yourself on your vacation! Pampering yourself with a facial or skin-rejuvenating treatment can help you relax and feel better about ... Keep Reading
Shrimp & Grits with Tasso Ham Cream Sauce!
This is a traditional Georgia Shrimp and Grits recipe, and why would you have it any other way? If you are visiting and have never tried this dish, ... Keep Reading
The Benefits of Exercise
It is no secret that regular exercise can benefit everyone in many ways. Research clearly shows that regular exercise extends life expectancy, ... Keep Reading
Salt Marsh Transformation!
Surrounded by a mostly evergreen maritime forest, the salt marsh reveals the arrival of spring in very subtle ways. As each day gets longer and ... Keep Reading
Oysters Stand Apart as a Sea Island Delicacy!
Oysters have been a favorite staple for The Sea Islands for centuries. Early Native Americans harvested oysters, subsisting on the plentiful ... Keep Reading