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
St. Simons Island Fishing & Watersports
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
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
Targeting Tegus in Southeast Georgia
Danny Haro spends most days each week hunting for a needle in a haystack. – a “needle” that can top 4 feet long, sprint nearly 20 mph and gobble up ... Keep Reading
4 Things to Know About the North Atlantic Right Whale
Did you know these facts about the North Atlantic Right Whale? St. Simons Island has a statue dedicated to them Females usually give birth ... 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
The Torras Causeway: Taking Visitors to St. Simons Island Since 1924
F.J. Torras Causeway is named for Fernando Joseph Torras (1885–1952), the causeway's main engineer who served as Brunswick's city manager for over 30 ... Keep Reading
Spartina
Spartina serves as a keystone element in our salt marsh environment. A coppery brown during the winter, this perennial grass sprouts vivid green ... 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
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
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
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
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
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