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River, near Waycross, is Laura S. Surf, kayak, fish, bike, and hike, from • G E O R G I A C O A S T •
Walker State Park, home to many Tybee Island near Savannah to the • COASTAL GEORGIA •
fascinating creatures and plants, with Golden Isles of St. Simons Island, Sea River’s End Campground
opportunities for boating, skiing, Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Tybee Island, often referred to as Savannah’s Beach,
fishing, and playing golf. Island. Tybee Island, often referred to offers visitors a place for all seasons with sandy
Near Crooked River State Park, as Savannah’s beach, offers visitors a beaches, great fishing, and rich history at every turn.
River’s End Campground is a fantastic home base for
take a ferry from St. Marys to the 17.5 place for all seasons with sandy beaches, exploring it all. We’re just a few short blocks from the
beach (approx. 1/2 mile) and an easy 15 mile drive to
great fishing, and rich history at every
mile-long Cumberland Island National
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Back on the mainland, a few miles
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beautiful avians. Bike nature trails and to historic sites. Cruise to a private
Neck National Wildlife Refuge, both
for its alligators and other marquee
water before sunrise to fish for
wind through marshes, live oaks, birds, or put your boat into the National Wildlife Refuge, known Management Area and the Harris your kayak or fishing charter glides along the Darien River. Hear the call of Okefenokee Swamp Park
barrier island beach. You won’t be disappointed.
cabbage-palmettos and longleaf the catch of the day at Crooked Southern species and recognized as in McIntosh County near Darien, are Okefenokee Swamp Park is a convenient entry point
on the north side of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge in
pines at Skidaway Island State Park River State Park. Practically on the one of the most unique wildernesses prominent birding spots along the Trail. 205 Fort King George Dr. • Darien, GA 31305 Waycross, Georgia. Enjoy guided boat excursions,
in “Georgia’s First City” – Savannah. border between Georgia and Florida, in the world. Okefenokee Swamp Park The new Oaks on the River Luxury 833-550-6257 • OaksOnTheRiverResort.com ride on the Suwanee train, climb the observation
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Watch for deer, raccoons, shore birds, Crooked River State Park offers in Waycross is a convenient point of Boutique Resort in Darien offers guests native animal habitats while strolling the
and rare migrating birds such as the campsites surrounded by Spanish entry to the refuge and a magnificent outdoor activities such as eco-tours, U.S. 1 South boardwalks, get a closer look at the wildlife shows,
Painted Bunting. While packed with moss-draped oaks, and a nature trail show-window for the “Land of the kayaking, bicycling and more, allowing Waycross, GA 31503 and explore several educational buildings.
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Richmond Hill is also a quiet location and salt marsh. West of Crooked along lily-decked water trails. coastal paradise. OkeSwamp.org
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