At the time it was built in 1859 entering the St Johns River was a risky business except for small vessels. Shifting sands and erratic currents moved the channel about so that sailors were never quite sure how to get across the sandbar at the mouth of the river. The beacon at a top of […]
The story goes that a large barge being pulled by ship somehow ended up on the reef with a sticky cargo of molasses stored in barrels. Therefore the Molasses Reef. Here is another screwpile skeleton tower Lighthouse with a lantern room at the top. Built and lit in 1921 it’s light flashed every 10 seconds […]
Marine Land Dolphin Adventure is located just south of Saint Augustine on your road trip along “Route 1”. Marine land is an aquatic habitat for bottlenosed dolphins. The marine life doesn’t stop there, the aquatic center provides a safe viewing environment for turtles, eels, tiger sharks and an array of colorful tropical fish. Swimming with […]
Kelly Sea Horse ranch offers professional guided beach rides, it is a family owned ranch on the beach and is state endorsed. Your 5 mile horse riding adventure will not only take you along the surf and sand of the Atlantic but the trail just happens to view Amelia island state park. While taking in […]
Wrens, Georgia is a small town located just a short drive outside of Augusta. It may not be the most well-known destination, but it offers a charming and peaceful retreat for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. One of the best ways to spend a day in Wrens […]
Sanford, North Carolina is a charming town located in the heart of the state. It may not be as well-known as some of the larger cities, but it has a lot to offer for those looking to spend a pleasant day exploring. One of the best places to start in Sanford is at the downtown […]
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse was authorized to be built by Congress in 1853 and completed in 1860. The 122 acres of land was surveyed by Lieutenant General George Meade who a decade later as a major general in the Civil War defeated General Robert E Lee at Gettysburg. Confederate sympathizers disabled the light throughout the […]
This Kayak and camping business owned by Linda and Raymond Lalande is hard to miss, with its 17-foot kayak suspended in the air as a landmark. Located right on US Route 1, in Perry, Maine, Perry Outdoors of Maine offers 700 feet of water frontage for an easy day kayaking with the family, and they […]
Smithereen Farm store offers a wide range of organic and value-added Maine products. They produce much of it themselves; vinegars, teas, jams, seaweed products, They also raise oysters and kelp, and fermented foods, baked goods and much more planned for this beautiful area. Smithereen will be opening a commercial kitchen space and offering classes, workshops, […]
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park and Beach has it all!! It was donated to the state in 1976 and officially opened to the public as a state park in 1985 Informative plaques of history can be viewed as you walk from the Key West Channel to the beach. It is a real treat for […]
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