Why Fishing Continues to Surprise Me
One would assume that nothing would surprise me after thousands of hours of fishing. I’ve not found this to be true with the ocean. Part of why I ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island Family Fun
Golf in Four Parts
G is for Growth: Mentally, there is a quietness in the mind that precedes the carefully orchestrated symphony of movements in the golf swing, ... Keep Reading
Pack up the Pets for Your Georgia State Park Trip
Bring your four-legged best friend and enjoy nature together! Pets are welcome at state parks and campgrounds. They should be leashed (no longer than ... Keep Reading
Anhinga, Anhinga!
Have you seen something that looks like a snake, but also a bird, in the lagoons around St. Simons Island? Anhinga Anhinga is the scientific name ... Keep Reading
Have a Green Holiday Season
There is no better time for locals on St. Simons Island than the holiday season. For the few weeks before Christmas, the community shares a ... Keep Reading
The ABCDs of Golf: Improving Your Swing for a Better Game
Developing your golf swing is like learning to type or play the piano. In the beginning, the process needs to be kept simple and must be repeated ... Keep Reading
The Phantom Flounder: Seeking The Fish That Sees All
The flounder is one of the most highly prized catches in our local estuaries. Armed with an impressive set of teeth and blinding speed, it can often ... Keep Reading
Fishing for Jack Crevalle in Our Waters
Be careful what you wish for when fishing for a Jack Crevalle! It was another glorious day of fishing at the nearshore reef. My companions and I ... Keep Reading
The Smoker King: Cast a Line for King Mackerel
There’s no sweeter sound to an angler’s ears than the scream of a reel’s drag, especially the scorching punishment dealt by a summer favorite: the ... Keep Reading
Golf Fundamentals
This season, there are a Golf Fundamentals to keep in mind: Summer is a great time to play golf. It’s also the best time to experience the ... Keep Reading
Tidal Waters
First-time visitors to St. Simons Island get quite a surprise when they encounter our nearshore waterways. Unlike most coastal areas, there is no ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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