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Egans Creek Greenway
Fernandina Beach, Florida
5.71 mi
/ 131 ft gain
Egans Creek Greenway is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Magnolia Nature Trail
Fernandina Beach, Florida
0.6 mi
/ 39 ft gain
Magnolia Nature Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Fort Clinch
Fernandina Beach, Florida
1.64 mi
/ 46 ft gain
This fort was one of the last large brick forts finished in the 1800s. The fort was first established in 1847 and was almost complete when the Confederate army took control of the fort in 1860 but by 1862 it was back under Union control. The fort was then finished but left mostly empty. It was not until the Spanish-American war in 1898 that the fort was used again.
In the 1930s the CCC rebuil...
Camp on Amelia Island
Fernandina Beach, Florida
4.5
Amelia Island is a small island near Fernandina Beach, Florida, and is one of the few places left where you can camp right on the beach for free. Although, if you wish to drive your car on the beach during peak season in the summer or a holiday weekend, you will have to purchase a permit for $5 from the Flash Foods down the road. But if you're here during the regular season, just check in with ...
Camp on Cumberland Island
Saint Marys, Georgia
4.8
Cumberland Island is surreal. Although a ferry ride is required from the mainland, it is well worth it. Hopping off of the short boat ride, you can feel that this place is something special. Live Oaks covered in Spanish Moss cover the entire island. Only a certain number of people are allowed on the National Seashore at a time so you never have to worry about overpopulated trails or campsites. ...
Camp at Stafford Beach on Cumberland Island
Saint Marys, Georgia
5.0
7 mi
Once you have reached the island by ferry from St. Mary's, GA, you will receive an orientation about your campsite and the island (You can rent bicycles at the main office on the island, too). Stafford Beach is 3.5 miles from the ferry landing so you will have plenty of time to explore the island once you've set up camp. To reach the campground, hike the Parallel Trail until you reach Pratts Tr...
Backpack the Parallel Trail to Yankee Paradise Campground
Saint Marys, Georgia
5.0
15 mi
Start your adventure in St. Mary's, GA, where the [Cumberland Island National Seashore Ferry]http://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/) is located. You'll receive your tickets and hop on the ferry for a 45 minute ride to the island. Once you are dropped off at Sea Camp you will be given an orientation to the island along with your camping permit. You will then begin your journey on the Parallel Tra...
Dungeness Loop Trail
St. Marys, Georgia
4.34 mi
/ 138 ft gain
Dungeness Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near St. Marys, Georgia.
Beach Day at Blackrock Beach on Big Talbot Island
Jacksonville, Florida
5.0
0.5 mi
Venturing along the industrialized highway leading to Big Talbot Island will have one wondering how there could be any hope for a natural experience on the outskirts of Jacksonville. However, just 14 miles from the busy interstate, Big Talbot Island has plenty of hiking and biking trails, fishing holes, camping spots and areas for water sports.The quarter of a mile Blackrock Trail takes visito...
Escape to the Sunshine
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St. Marys, Georgia
Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits
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Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live o...
Little Raccoon Key
Whether or not you are first time glampers, seasoned nature enthusiasts, or a fun couple looking for a new experience, we hope that you w...
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