For an unusual camping or hiking adventure, bring the family to Savannah, Georgia and Skidaway Island. Found on Georgia’s southeastern coast, Skidaway Island State Park is a rustic gem of a park offering fishing, geocaching, nature walks, paddling, and more.
Bordering a portion of Georgia’s intracoastal waterway called the Skidaway narrows, the park features trails that take you through maritime forests and past salt marshes. There is a boardwalk leading to an observation deck, from which you can be on the lookout for deer, raccoons, egrets, osprey, and other wildlife. A boon for birdwatchers, migrating flocks of varied species frequent this park as a stopover point during their annual journey. Kids will enjoy the reptile room, where they can learn about the many snakes, turtles, and lizards that populate the area.
The campground is sheltered under live oaks dripping with Spanish moss. Open air picnic shelters are available, and some RV sites have sewer hookups. There are also cabins available as well as tent camping sites. Throughout the year, the park offers many seminars and guided tours, like Birding by Ear and All About Bats. Want to help the environment? Plan your trip for the weekend of April 24 and participate in the Skidaway Narrows and Butterbean Beach Cleanup. Bring along your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard, or join the crew of walking volunteers to help clean up the beach and waterfront. This event is from 9am-12pm on Sunday, April 24, leaving plenty of daylight for a walk in the park or beachside picnic. Call (912) 598-2300 to register by April 23.
For even more family fun, head to nearby Savannah, where historical sites, and ghosts a-plenty await. Known for its charming antebellum architecture and oak-lined streets, as well as its many haunted historical tours, Savannah has something for everyone from modern art galleries to 18th century cemeteries. Or take a short drive over to Tybee Island to enjoy stretches of sandy beaches and a refreshing dip into the Atlantic ocean.
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