SGI State Park Beach If you're familiar with the Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park, you weren't surprised when Dr. Stephen Leatherman (aka Dr. Beach) ranked this beach near the top of his 2011 Top 10 List. If you haven't visited this pristine stretch of coastal paradise, this month would be a great time to come experience it.
Lets Camp!
Many visitors think of the St. George Island State Park as a secluded beach perfect for a quiet weekend stroll. However, this 1,962 acre park located at the eastern end of St. George Island offers a full facility family campground that rivals the best campgrounds in the country. The park features 60 campsites, a playground, electricity, water hookups and hot showers.The park has two boat ramps which are best suited for shallow draft vessels. The bay side of the island offers the most sheltered paddling for canoe or kayak, but you can explore the Gulf beaches on days when the seas are calm. For more info, click here. | July Brings Fireworks, Music & Island Fun From Alligator Point to Apalachicola, almost every community has Independence Day festivities planned. In Apalachicola, an old fashioned street parade, ice cream social and benefit concert will cool you off on July 2-3. On St. George Island, everyone is welcome to join in the annual July 4th Parade. Decorate your vehicle and join in! Fireworks over the Waters of the Gulf of Mexico begins at 8:10 on the public beach. Join Carrabelle, for a fourth of July fireworks show at dusk on the riverfront.
| Where to Stay? Many lodging providers are offering Summer vacation deals. Click here to learn more! |
Lighthouse Climb July 15 The St. George Island Lighthouse will host a sunset and full moon climb on July 15 from approximately 8-9:30 p.m. The sunset climb features hors d'oeuvres and a sparkling toast. Cost is $15 for the public and $10 for members. The full moon climb after sunset is $10 for visitors and $5 for members. Reservations recommended. Click here for more information.
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Turtle Tips
What do sea turtles and visitors to St. George Island have in common? They both migrate to the beach - one group comes for recreation, the other for re-creation! Here are some tips to make your turtle experience positive for each of you! . Keep exterior lights out and shades drawn between dusk and dawn. . Avoid shining lights on a sea turtle or snapping flash photos. . Take in beach chairs, tents and toys at night, so a sea turtle won't get tangled in them. Fill in any holes you dig on the beach. . If you are lucky enough to see a turtle;stay away and watch from a distance. Better yet, call a turtle volunteer (850-927-2103) to monitor the event.
| Photo courtesy Brett Martina Let's Go Fishing! The fish are biting and tournaments are heating up this month! July 9 - 2nd Annual King Buster Tournament Three days of tournaments, over the course of three months, each with a guaranteed $5,000 payout. There are four chances to place. All net proceeds go to Make-A-Wish Foundation. July 23 C-Quarters Youth Fishing Tournament Kids from all over the South are invited to attend the 7th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament. Open to all kids 16 and younger. Registration is required on-site. August 6-7 8th Annual Kingfish Shootout This weekend event gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy themselves while advocating a wonderful cause that helps so many. All proceeds go to the Leukemia Research Foundation. August 27 – Franklin County Sheriff Fishing Tournament.
For a complete list of tournaments click here.
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Environmental Film Festival
The Apalachicola Riverkeepers Group will host the nationally acclaimed Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival On Tour August 26-27 in Carrabelle and Sept. 2-3 in Apalachicola.The film festival will feature award-winning films and a children’s program designed to raise awareness about environmental issues nationwide.For more information, call the Riverkeeper office at 850-653-8936 or email them at riverkeeper@apalachicolariver | River Paddle Trip July 23
The Apalachicola Riverkeepers will host their monthly paddling trip around the Apalachicola Bay area on July 23. The trips are free to members and $30 for non-members. The monthly paddling trips are held the 4th Saturday of each month (except November and December). The paddle trips are planned for the River, its floodplain, creeks, sloughs, and tributaries. Spaces on the Apalachicola Riverkeeper’s 4th Saturday paddle trips can be reserved by calling 850-653-8936 or emailing riverkeeper@apalachicolariver
Water Street Festival of Ice Gather on Water Street in Historic Apalachicola between August 6-27, 2011 and cool off where the river meets the Gulf! The month-long tribute to Dr. John Gorrie, inventor of the ice machine features an Ice-cream churn-off and ice cream tasting, retro dance party, snow cones and a concert in Riverfront Park and even a Jazz concert on the docks along the riverfront. The month long tribute culminates in a Gorrie Square tribute to John Gorrie, where there will be ice sculpture, tours of the Gorrie Museum, and live music on the square! For more information, visit www.waterstreetfestivalofice.com |
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