St. George Island Makes 2013 Top Ten Beach List!
For the third year in a row the St. George Island State Park ranks on Dr. Beach's list of the top 10 best beaches in the USA. This year we rank #3, up from 4th place last year.Click here to watch the beaches video and see for yourself why Dr. Beach thinks we're in the top 10 ranking of USA beaches.
The St. George Island State Park Beach is one of a string of many beaches in Franklin County. Total, Franklin County features more than 250 miles of beach. To learn more about each of the county's beaches and amenities, click here.
Where to Stay?
Many lodging providers are kicking off the spring season with promotions and packages.
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Turtles are Beach Visitors Too
The St. George Island State Park is home to several threatened and endangered species and Park Manager Joshua Hodson reminds visitors to be respectful of the wildlife, including the endangered loggerhead sea turtles which arrive annually at this time of year to nest on the beach.
"We've already received our first few loggerheads so please do not disturb any marked areas," Hodson cautions.
Visitors interested in learning about sea turtle nesting can attend 2 pmturtle orientation meetings on Wednesdays during June at the Apalachicola National Estaurine Research Reserve Visitor Center in Eastpoint. The presentations are hosted by the SGI Volunteer Turtlers and ANERR. Common sense turtle tips include removing all beach chairs and umbrellas at the end of the day and use red filtered flashlights when walking on the beach at night to avoid disorienting hatchlings.
Cape St. George Lighthouse Features Full Moon Climbs this month
Watch the sun set and full moon rise from the top of the Cape St. George Lighthouse on Sunday, June 23 from 8-9:30pm
. Tickets are $15.00 per person, or $10.00 for St. George Lighthouse Association members, and include light hors d'oeuvres and a sparkling cider toast to the Full Moon. After sunset, additional climbers are welcome at the top for a view of the Full Moon, as time and space permit. Reservations are recommended. Click here for more information.
Lets Camp At the Beach
Many visitors think of the Dr. Julian G. Bruce 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 would rival some of the best campgrounds in the country! The park features 60 campsites, a playground, electricity, water hookups and dump station nearby. Two buildings provide hot showers and restrooms. The park also has a youth camp available for group camping.
To learn more about camping opportunities at the SGI State Park and throughout Franklin County, click here.
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Fish Free During June
Visiting anglers may fish free in Franklin County (and throughout the rest of the state) during two Saturdays in June.
The Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) has declaredSaturday, June 1as a free saltwater fishing day andSaturday, June 8as free freshwater fishing day. On these days, the state fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers.
Consider the free fishing days as a warmup for all the fishing tourneys happening this month!
Snapper Season Starts June 1
The 2012 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational harvest season opens June 1 and will run throughJuly 10. The recreational bag limit for red snapper is two per harvester per day with a 16" minimum size limit.
The summer months of June, July and August in Franklin County are prime for tarpon fishing and boat charter captains are booking trips now! For a complete overview of Franklin County's fishing scene, click here.
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Annual SGI Mullet Toss
The fish will be flying June 8 on St. George Island at the annual St. George Island Mullet Toss. This quirky annual island event is a kid pleaser. A donation gets you a chance to fling fish for a good cause. The event is held on the public beach in front of the Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe and features men's, women's and children's divisions. For more information click here.
Summer Art Workshops
The Apalachicola School of Art continues a series of art workshops this summer.
July 4 Festivities Planned
From Alligator Point to Apalachicola, almost every community is planning Independence Day festivities.
In Apalachicola, an old fashioned street parade, ice cream social and riverfront concert will cool you off onJuly 3. At around 9:00pm a professional FIREWORKS DISPLAY will take place over the Apalachicola River at Riverfront Park.
On St. George Island, everyone is welcome to join in the annual July 4thParade. Parade begins at 11:00. Hosted by the St. George Island Business Association. Prize for the best decorated golf cart.
Join Carrabelle, for a fourth of July fireworks show at dusk on the riverfront.
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