Moon River at Downing Piers

Skidaway Island State Park is a peaceful setting rich with wildlife. A conglomerate of maritime forest and salt marsh, this gem offers all kinds of opportunities for enjoying the outdoors.  We sought out this State Park due to it's proximity to downtown Savannah, but it turned out to be far more than an ideal location. As we drove into the park, we immediately knew it would be a place we would...

Sandpiper & Big Ferry Loop is a scenic loop trail through Skidaway State Park near Savannah, Georgia. This trail is open year-round and is used by people staying in the campground, other hikers/runners, and birders looking to see the local species. With the the minimal elevation gain, this trail is relatively easy to moderate and is family-friendly and dog-friendly.   FEESThere is a parki...

Big Ferry Loop in Skidaway State Park near Savannah, Georgia is approximately 3.4 miles and takes a little over an hour to complete. Unless of course, you're taking a little additional time to enjoy your surroundings and views of the local wildlife. This trail is located close to the campground and utilized by the people staying there as well as other hikers, runners, and birders. If you're lo...

Most visitors to the historic Wormsloe Plantation only explore the iconic tree-lined Oak Avenue and the historic areas – but they also miss out on a larger portion of the historic site. A 3.2-mile loop explores the park’s popular and historic areas before ending at a Civil War-era Confederate earthworks "fort" on the Battery Trail. The tour begins at the park’s entrance, a stone arch raised in...

The Lighthouse Trail starts at the visitors center at Fort Pulaski. You can take your time and go inside the fort and learn about its history before you start to journey down the 1.7 mile trail to the lighthouse. This is a very easy trail that is suited for just about anyone. You will be walking down a dirt trail and in some sand once you get close to the lighthouse so it is not accessible to w...

Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia.  For locals and tourists, Forsyth Park is a hub of recreation. Laid out in the 1840's, today the park plays host to concerts, recreation sports, people watching, sun bathing, running, yoga, reading, or just relaxing. If you are going to visit the historic district of Savannah, make sure to plan an hour to check out...