Gator Watching
Native to the Island, alligators are often seen here, but they can be elusive during the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Alligators will ... Keep Reading
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Cownose Ray Comes Out To Play
St. Simons Island is home to a number of varietal species of rays. One of the most visually interesting is the cownose ray. During the spring ... Keep Reading
Red Drum Resurgence
Red Drum, a.k.a. Bull Reds make a strong run in local waters this month. Twenty-five feet below the surface, a marauding school of bull reds swept ... Keep Reading
Water: Earth’s Best Substance
Living in a coastal town like St. Simons Island offers the opportunity to access the beach and the ocean on a regular basis. The interaction with ... 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
Sea Turtle Season
Meet a few of the fascinating turtles that frequent Lowcountry waters. Here in our St. Simons Island waters, we are fortunate to host four of the ... Keep Reading
Saltwater Fly Fishing
A handful of local fishermen have been fly fishing in our waters since the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. But the sport has been growing in popularity in ... Keep Reading
Southern Cooking
The South is proud of its culinary heritage - and rightly so. No matter what the name, country, farmhouse or down-home cooking -- the appeal of ... Keep Reading
Get On Board with Standup Paddleboarding!
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider sits until a wave ... Keep Reading
Star Manatee Back with a Splash
RESCUED MANATEE MAKES LONG-HAUL RETURN The big manatee rescued near Savannah last October recently reaffirmed one thing: When she’s ready to ... Keep Reading
Experience Golf with Correct Techniques
Learn techniques that will help you excel on the green and beyond. You’ve probably heard many stories about the difficulty of golf from people ... Keep Reading
Romantic Outdoor Experiences
If you’re looking to create a genuinely romantic experience that is truly unique, you need only look as far as the great outdoors. Think about ... 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
Golf Is What’s New
Challenge yourself to a new beginning on the green. Step up your game, and take a fresh approach to golf. Golf provides opportunities for ... Keep Reading
Undersea Farmers: A Look at Coral and the Ecosystem
Did you know that coral is, in fact, an animal that has evolved to incorporate a garden in its own tissue. Coral doesn’t eat the plant– ... Keep Reading
The Majestic Great Blue Heron
One of the many creatures you are sure to encounter on St. Simons Island is the Great Blue Heron. A Golden Isles treasure and a beautiful ... Keep Reading
Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Visit St. Simons Island
Winter is an ideal time to check out St. Simons Island, Georgia, a stunning barrier isle that welcomes visitors throughout the year. Here are four ... Keep Reading
Gulf Fritillary Butterflies
Throughout most of the year on St. Simons Island, butterflies can be seen flying along gathering nectar. The fall in particular is a great time to ... Keep Reading
Dolphin Watching
One of the favorite pastimes of St. Simons Island residents and visitors is watching dolphins. We love to see them as they play, fish or simply ... Keep Reading
Sheepshead: The Fish With Human Teeth
The aquatic ecosystem of St. Simons Island houses a wide variety of animals, working in harmony to create the beautiful natural places we ... Keep Reading
A Guide to a Couple’s Getaway on St. Simons Island
St Simon's Island is a magical place to getaway on a romantic trip, a relaxing couples vacation or seaside wedding. With pristine and quiet beaches, ... Keep Reading
Exploring Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
Until the Civil War, coastal Georgia thrived as the country’s premiere rice growing region. Many of the South’s great rice plantations disappeared ... 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
St. Simons Island named one of the “10 Most Beautiful US Towns to Visit in the Fall”
St. Simons Island has made its way onto The Huffington Post’s “10 Most Beautiful US Towns to Visit in in Fall.” It’s the only southern city that ... 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
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
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
St. Simons Island named #2 of The South’s Best Islands 2017 by Southern Living Magazine
Each year Southern Living releases several lists boasting “The South’s Best.” This includes everything from accommodations to bookstores, ... 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 ... 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
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 for ... 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
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 ... Keep Reading
Island Treasures!
The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) hosts "Island Treasures on Jekyll Island." A unique treasure hunting experience on Georgia's most popular ... Keep Reading
History of the St. Simons Lighthouse
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
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
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
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