Travelers birdwatch on the beach in the early morning on Little St. Simons Island—a private, coastal island in Georgia.
Little St. Simons Island Travelers birdwatch on the beach in the early morning on Little St. Simons Island—a private, coastal island in Georgia. © Warren Miskell/TNC

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Little St. Simons Island, Georgia - PAST ITINERARY

Envision a tranquil morning on an island off the Georgia coast

June 02, 2020

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This an example of a past Legacy Journey. A determination about 2021 trips will be made by the new year. Look for an update in January 2021.

Little St. Simons Island

Smell the salt air and feel the sand beneath your feet while admiring the seashells and shorebirds during tranquil mornings on the beaches of this Georgia barrier island. The relaxed, slower pace continues with days spent exploring maritime forests, tidal creeks, salt marshes and other pristine pockets on this private, undeveloped barrier island. If venturing out isn’t in the plans, find a quiet spot surrounded by the sounds of nature. Stop by the organic garden for a peek at the herbs, vegetables and fruits that will be enjoyed at each traditional Southern meal.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Accompany an island naturalist to look for wildlife and learn about local history.
  • Feel a million miles away while paddling through the salt marshes in a kayak or canoe.
  • See what’s biting in the tidal creeks or surf with spin gear and fly rods, bait and artificial lures provided by the lodge.
  • Climb aboard a truck for a safari that leads to habitats harboring native reptiles and amphibians. 
  • Take your binoculars and bird list to the viewing towers and blinds at Myrtle Pond.  
  • Dine on local Georgia shrimp on the patio, under the shade of ancient moss-draped oaks.

INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS

DATES

May 8-14

LOCATION

Little St. Simons Island, Georgia | Explore Our Work in this Region

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Viewing the rookery was the most outstanding of many wonderful experiences. I could have stood there all day just to absorb that world.

Sandra Zarcades

Legacy Club Traveler
Birds on beach Royal tern in the surf at Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. © Marc Del Santro
Salt marsh at sunset View from Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. Little St. Simons Island is a privately-owned island in the Altamaha River Sound. © Marc Del Santro
Alligator American alligator in a freshwater pond covered with duckweed on Little St. Simons Island, Georgia. © Marc Del Santro
On the north end Little St Simons Island where the Altamaha River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Looking toward Egg Island.
Little St. Simons Beach On the north end Little St Simons Island where the Altamaha River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Looking toward Egg Island. © Blake Gordon Photography
Coastal Forest Coastal maritime forest on Little St Simons Island. © Blake Gordon Photography
Tree frog American green tree frog (Hyla cinerea), found on The Legacy Club's trip to Little St. Simon's Island, Georgia, 2013. © Clay Bolt
Bird watching The Legacy Club's trip to Little St. Simon's Island, Georgia, 2013. © Clay Bolt
Yellow Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoleta quadravittata), taken on The Legacy Club's trip to Little St. Simon's Island, Georgia, 2013.
Yellow rat snake A photo of a yellow rat snake (Pantherophis obsoleta quadravittata), taken on The Legacy Club's trip to Little St. Simon's Island, Georgia, 2013 © Clay Bolt
Salt marsh and hammock along Mosquito Creek border on Little St. Simons Island, a 10,000-acre barrier island bordering the Altamaha River Sound in coastal Georgia.
Mosquito Creek Salt marsh and hammock along Mosquito Creek border on Little St. Simons Island, a 10,000-acre barrier island bordering the Altamaha River Sound in coastal Georgia. © Marc Del Santro
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× On the north end Little St Simons Island where the Altamaha River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Looking toward Egg Island.
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× Yellow Rat Snake (Pantherophis obsoleta quadravittata), taken on The Legacy Club's trip to Little St. Simon's Island, Georgia, 2013.
× Salt marsh and hammock along Mosquito Creek border on Little St. Simons Island, a 10,000-acre barrier island bordering the Altamaha River Sound in coastal Georgia.