St. Simons Island’s Landscape: Beautiful and Important
Located in the center of the South Atlantic Bight, coastal Georgia is a region rich in beauty, mystery and natural wonders. Cultures have mixed ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island Fishing & Watersports
See SSI by Trolley
See and hear over 400 years of history and folklore, on the Original Trolley Tour! Since 1993, the St. Simons Trolley Company has conducted the ... Keep Reading
What Is a Shrimp Boat?
A shrimp trawler, more commonly referred to as a shrimp boat, is a large fishing vessel used to harvest shrimp. A vital characteristic of the ... Keep Reading
St. Simons – Earth Science 101
Geography & Topography St. Simons Island is part of a cluster of barrier islands and marsh hammocks between the Altamaha River delta to the ... Keep Reading
A New Real-time Beach Map Gets You In The Know
Georgia’s beach water quality and swimming advisories have a new, real-time map. This map allow the public to find information on the go. The Georgia ... Keep Reading
St. Simon’s Neighbor – Cumberland Island
About an hour south of St. Simons is Cumberland Island. Cumberland Island is actually two islands—the island proper and Little Cumberland ... Keep Reading
Turkey Tracking: DNR Watches for Wild Ones
Every summer Since 1978, Wildlife Resource Division staff and Law Enforcement Officers dutifully record every turkey they see. Tracking these ... Keep Reading
Public Beach Access Points
Although parking is not available at the majority of the beach entry/exit ways on the Island, it is legal to access the beaches of St. Simons Island ... Keep Reading
Fishing Charters on St. Simons Island
Want to try your hand at offshore fishing? The waters surrounding St. Simons Island are teeming with game fish – the lure for the saltiest of ... Keep Reading
Where Can I Park My Car by the Beach on St. Simons Island
Looking for a place to park your car by the beach on St. Simons Island? You're in luck! We have compiled a list of all the best places to park, so ... Keep Reading
The Hognose Snake: The Snake that Plays Dead
Do you know the hognose snake? This is a unique type of snake that has a special ability – it can play dead! They are rather timid snakes and are ... Keep Reading
Renting Beach Chairs and Other Beach Equipment
Looking to enjoy a day at the beach but don't want to pack and/or haul all of your equipment with you? Renting beach chairs, umbrellas, and other ... Keep Reading
Sand Dunes Protect and Save
Some coastal areas have one or more sets of dunes running parallel to the shoreline directly inland from the beach. In most cases, the dunes are ... Keep Reading
The 7 Best Places to Fish on St. Simons Island: Get Hooked Up
If you're looking for the best places to fish on St. Simons Island, look no further! We've compiled a list of the 7 best spots to reel in some ... Keep Reading
11 Kid-friendly, Family Fun Activities
Looking for something fun to do with your kids on St. Simons Island? Here are 11 of our favorite kid-friendly activities! From playing at the ... Keep Reading
Cicadas Are All the Buzz
So, what's the buzz around St. Simons Island? Well, it's not the latest hot spot, local band or even the biggest catch of the week. It goes on ... Keep Reading
Boating on St. Simons Island
When visiting St. Simons Island, you are going to want to get out on the water. There are numerous marinas, boat ramps and docks, wet slips, fishing ... Keep Reading
Discovering Cannon’s Point Preserve
Cannon's Point Preserve offers history and nature to visitors. In September, 2012, following an 18-month fund-raising effort, the St. Simons Land ... Keep Reading
The Rivers Surrounding St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island is part of a cluster of barrier islands and marsh hammocks between the Altamaha River delta to the north, and St. Simons Sound to ... 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
Top 10 Oyster Bars
Who doesn't LOVE raw oysters? Well, lots of people. But those who do, REALLY do. In fact, true oyster lovers search out raw bars, happy hour ... Keep Reading
Welcome Back Wood Storks!
Today, wood storks feed and gracefully soar over marshes during low tide on our Island. This once-endangered species is currently making a great ... Keep Reading
Choose the Sunscreen That Suits You
St. Simons Island’s sun is powerful, and getting more so as we approach the summer. Therefore, use it all year long, if you plan to be enjoying ... Keep Reading
Georgia’s Healthy Beaches Program
Georgia's Healthy Beaches Program now offers an interactive map for visiting and local beachgoers. The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) of the ... Keep Reading
The Wondrous White Ibis
For some birds, St. Simons Island is too good to give up. They do not migrate and call our area home all year. One of these bird species is the ... Keep Reading
Georgia Protects Its Local Wild Ones
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conserving and restoring habitats, to prevent extinction of indigenous plants and ... Keep Reading
The Hunt Is On For Island Treasures
From January 1 - February 28 the scavenger hunt for Island Treasures is back! Every year, a group of artisans create an array of stunning, ... Keep Reading
Get Your Coastal Resources Division’s Educational Posters
We encourage you to visit us at the DNR Coastal Resources office in Brunswick to pick up your very own Coastal Resources Division's educational ... Keep Reading
Georgia Needs Your Help to Report Wintering Monarchs
We asked and, thankfully, you answered. Now Georgia needs your help again. Last winter, volunteers from across the Southeast and Gulf states ... Keep Reading
10 Things to Know about St. Simons Island
10 Things to Know about St. Simons Island: St. Simons Island is the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles. It’s also midway between Savannah, Georgia ... Keep Reading
Virtual CoastFest set for Oct. 5-7
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division invites students, teachers and the public to join Virtual CoastFest 2021 on ... Keep Reading
The Importance of Sand Dunes to Our Coast
St. Simons Island's sand dunes along the beach protect the local coastline against erosion and flooding. Held together by deeply-rooted plants ... Keep Reading
Coastal Fly Fishing
The sport of fly fishing has been growing in popularity in the past five years. More than "sport du-jour"” saltwater fly fishing offers a unique ... Keep Reading
Dog Friendly Restaurants on St. Simons Island
Dining out with your dog on St. Simons Island has never been easier. We’ve found a plethora of pet-friendly restaurants that allow your dog to ... Keep Reading
What You Need to Have Before You Head Out on the Water
Rules for taking a privately owned motorized vessel on St. Simons Island: As of July 1, 2014, all persons born on or after January 1, 1998 that ... Keep Reading
Too Many Geese Getting You Down?
Canada geese are adaptable birds. They thrive everywhere from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office ... Keep Reading
Check Out These Boating Education Courses!
Did you know that boating education courses are available in a classroom setting? The Department of Natural Resources, the United States Coast ... Keep Reading
Black Bears in Georgia: Spring Sightings Not Unusual
Spring brings sightings of all types of wildlife that have not been as visible throughout the winter months. This includes possible sightings of ... Keep Reading
Famous Sons and Daughters of St. Simons Island
Below is a list of famous people from our Island: Jonathan Byrd, professional golfer Tina McElroy Ansa, novelist, journalist, essayist, and ... Keep Reading
Alligators Get Active in April on St. Simons Island
This month you more likely to see alligators on St. Simons Island. But they can be elusive during the heat of summer and the cold of ... Keep Reading
Seven “Wander-ful” Spring Break Experiences for the Entire Family
Top Seven Ideas for a Spring Outdoor Escape in Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites. Looking for an fun, outdoor jaunt for you and the family ... Keep Reading
Azaleas from A-Z
The best time to see St. Simons Island's azaleas in all of their glory is March and April. The exact time depends upon the weather in the state. ... Keep Reading
Barred Owls
One of the most common owl calls that people know is the “who cooks for you” call. It’s a call commonly heard year-round on St. Simons Island. Be ... Keep Reading
Giving Right Whales ‘A Fighting Chance’
Our local Right Whales need our help. The population declined from an estimated 477 whales in 2011 to 366 in January 2019. There are ... Keep Reading
Get Georgia’s Marine Habitat License Plate
Calling all Georgia residents who love nature! Funds from Georgia’s new Marine Habitat license plate are used in combination with Federal Aid in ... Keep Reading
Paddling with Paws: Kayaking with your Pup on St. Simons Island
Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors with your furry, four-legged friends? Kayaking and paddle boarding with dogs can be great fun for humans ... Keep Reading
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
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
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
On the Georgia coast, sharks happen. One of the most common shark species caught in the area is the sharpnose shark. They are a year-round ... Keep Reading
Presents to Remember: Giving the Gift of a Love for the Wild
’Tis the season to contemplate the gifts we have received in our lives, and how they’ve impacted us. Over the years I’ve given a lot of thought ... Keep Reading