St Simons Island, Georgia

St Simons Island, Georgia

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St Simons Island, Georgia

View of the "Marshes of Glynn" from the causeway connecting St Simons Island with the mainland in Brunswick, Georgia

St Simons Island & the Marshes of Glynn

 

 

 

We are going to begin our adventure to this extraordinary place called St. Simons Island here on the five-mile causeway where endless vistas across rivers & vast salt marshes greet the eye. Once on St Simons you make your way through tunnels of Live Oaks and along quiet Oceanside streets and lanes.

View of the "Marshes of Glynn" from the causeway connecting St Simons Island with the mainland in Brunswick, Georgia

St Simons Island & the Marshes of Glynn

 

 

 

The famous Marshes of Glynn.

Marshes of Glynn from the causeway connecting St Simons Island with the mainland in Brunswick, GA

St Simons Island & the Marshes of Glynn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ship in the distance is headed up the South Brunswick River from the Atlantic Ocean to the Port along the waterfront in downtown Brunswick. Before it arrives at the Port it will have to pass under the Sidney Lanier Bridge.

View of the "Marshes of Glynn" from the causeway connecting St Simons Island with the mainland in Brunswick, Georgia

St Simons Island & the Marshes of Glynn

 

 

 

 

This is what inspired the poet Sidney Lanier to write his epic "Marshes of Glynn".

 

 

 

King & Prince Hotel on St Simons Island

King & Prince Hotel on St Simons Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort is located on the Atlantic Ocean on St. Simons Island, Georgia.

This historic ocean front retreat, has been catering to sophisticated guests since its opening in 1935.

Just steps away from the hotel you can stroll along the miles of beautiful beach, enjoy ocean front dining at the King's Tavern or poolside at Paradise Beach Bar & Grill, or take a dip in one of the resort's five sparkling blue pools.

 

King & Prince Hotel on St Simons Island

King & Prince Hotel on St Simons Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
201 Arnold Road; St. Simons Island, Georgia, 31522
Reservations: (877)-761-4901
Direct: (912) 638-3631

 

 

 

 

Majestic live oak trees lining street on St Simons Island

Majestic live oak trees lining street on St Simons Island

 

 

 

 

 

The quiet serenity of magnificent live oaks lining streets is almost medicinal.

You quickly discover why the natural beauty, rich history, beaches, recreation, quaint boutiques and variety of exceptional restaurants have made St Simons Island such a cherished destination for generations.

 

 

 

Majestic live oak trees draped in Spanish Moss lining street on St Simons Island

Majestic live oak trees draped in Spanish Moss lining street on St Simons Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

St Simons Island live oak trees

St Simons Island live oak trees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lighthouse on St Simons Island, Georgia

Lighthouse on St Simons Island, Georgia

 

 

 

 

The First Lighthouse (1810)

On October 17, 1804, John Couper, a plantation owner on St. Simons Island, deeded four acres of his land, known as "Couper's Point," at the south end of the island for one dollar to the Federal government for the construction of a lighthouse. James Gould of Massachusetts was hired in 1807 by the Treasury Department to build the lighthouse and a one-story frame residence. Original specifications called for the lighthouse to be built of hard brick; however, for economic purposes, most of the material used in the construction was "tabby," a mixture of oyster shell, lime, sand, and water. The uppermost part (12_ feet) was constructed of the "best northward brick." The 75-foot tower, exclusive of the lantern, was an octagonal pyramid, 25 feet in diameter at the base, tapering to 10 feet in diameter at the top. The tabby foundation was eight feet thick at the base. An iron lantern ten feet high and eight feet in diameter rested on top of the brick and tabby tower, making the lighthouse 85 feet tall. Oil lamps were suspended on iron chains in the lantern.

House with memories on St Simons Island

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just had to include this house on St Simons Island because it is the house I was living in when I met Joyce, years ago.

I spend 3-years in this house on St. Simons Island, Georgia while I was in the US Navy stationed at Glynco Naval Air Station. The Naval Airstation was closed during a base downsizing years ago but is now home to FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center).

 

 

Massengale Park on St Simons Island

Massengale Park on St Simons Island

 

 

 

 

Massengale Park offers several miles of fine public beach off Ocean Blvd. to the north and south of the U.S. Coast Guard Station.

Beachfront Massengale Park has picnic and bathroom facilities including showers. Fun activities include Beachcombing, picnicking, biking, bird-watching and nature study.

Because of its extensive use, it has the worn look of a public park. Nevertheless, it provides access to the southern end of East Beach, and visitors who head north from here will experience the best beach the island has to offer. The sand is hard-packed and suitable for biking.

 

 

Massengale Park on St Simons Island

Massengale Park on St Simons Island

 

 

 

 

 

The woodlands of the park and East Beach, supporting Live Oaks and pines, are remnants of the maritime forest of St. Simons. Because of the younger, poorer soil, this forest is much less diverse, compared with the mid-island forests that are growing on richer soils found west of Bloody Marsh.

 

 

 

 

 

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