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
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
What Is Sea Glass? Sea Glass is well regarded as a symbol of renewal and healing. Some say it is a metaphor for life. In actuality, ... Keep Reading
Recently on St. Simons Island, in a small woodland area near St. Simons Community Church, a near-by resident caught a coyote on camera. This area ... Keep Reading
St. Simons Island is a magical place to getaway on a romantic trip, a relaxing couples vacation. With pristine and quiet beaches, world-class and ... Keep Reading
Explore nature with your four-legged best friend. Pets are welcome at state parks and campgrounds if leashed (no longer than six feet) and ... Keep Reading
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conserving and restoring habitats, to prevent extinction of indigenous plants and ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
Want to spruce up your holiday home with a little bit of natural decor from the Golden Isles? The Golden Isles offer a plethora of natural beauty, ... Keep Reading
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division invites students, teachers and the public to join Virtual CoastFest 2021 on ... Keep Reading
Jekyll Island lies just south of our beloved St. Simons. It is the smallest of Georgia’s major sea islands, is 10 miles long and one and one-half ... Keep Reading
Appreciated for their wide selection of richly decorated rooms, spacious villas with ocean view balconies and resort residences, the King and Prince ... Keep Reading
The beach is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding. If you want to say ‘I do’ on the shores of St. Simons Island, here are a few ... Keep Reading
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
Enjoy 4th of July activities on St. Simons Island! (Tentative schedule of events for the Sunshine Festival on St. Simons Island. Please check back ... Keep Reading
What is Tabby, you ask? Tabby is a type of concrete made by burning oyster shells to create lime, then mixing it with water, sand, ash and broken ... Keep Reading
Jekyll Island is located off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia, in Glynn County. It is one of the Sea Islands and one of the Golden Isles of ... Keep Reading
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
Canada geese are adaptable birds. They thrive everywhere from open farmland and rural reservoirs to suburban neighborhood ponds, office ... Keep Reading
Did you know that boating education courses are available in a classroom setting? The Department of Natural Resources, the United States Coast ... Keep Reading
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
Below is a list of famous people from our Island: Jonathan Byrd, professional golfer Tina McElroy Ansa, novelist, journalist, essayist, and ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
Solving a mystery about a common sight on local beaches. Have you ever stumbled upon something strange-looking on St. Simons Island’s beaches? What ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
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
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) premiered a new hour-long documentary film last October, entitled Gullah Roots. The show followed leaders of the South ... Keep Reading
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
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
’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
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 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
Snakes are common across Georgia, even in urban and suburban areas. As development and population growth continue in Georgia, encounters between ... Keep Reading
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
Christ Church is an Episcopal church in St. Simons, Georgia. Beginning as a mission in 1736, the parish would be one of the first to form ... Keep Reading
Before the Europeans descended on St. Simons Island, Native Americans lived on the Island for centuries. Just north of the village on St. Simons ... Keep Reading
Spartina serves as a keystone element in our saltmarsh environment. A coppery brown during the winter, this perennial grass sprouts vivid green ... Keep Reading
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
Virtually untouched for centuries, Little St. Simons Island is a barrier island located on the coast of Georgia. The island covers an area of 10,000 ... Keep Reading
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
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
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
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
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