I recall the first time that I visited this park was in 2019, as I was visiting the St. Mary's…read moresubmarine museum close by. This was an awesome first visit and there's a lot to see within this park. It a great way to spend some quality time relaxing and enjoying nature and the outdoors. I have been visiting this park every year since my first visit there.

St. Marys Waterfront Park is an amazing small park located at the water's edge and the downtown St…read more Marys, Georgia area. It also seemed to be a very popular place. I was here on a Thursday late morning and it was quite busy. Let me add, I can understand why it is so popular. If I lived here, I would be here on a regular basis. I will give here five stars overall. If you find yourself in St. Marys, Georgia, I would recommend a visit here.

A beautifully landscaped tranquil subdivision with parks, pools, gardens, lakes, and scenic walking…read morepaths - there's even a wooden bridge walking path around the largest pond. Ponds have lots of wildlife - feeding the ducks are a family favorite! Gorgeous canopy trees are abundant; Picnic tables are available throughout the properties at parks, ponds, and pools. It is all very well maintained by landscaping pro's. I love coming home to such a beautiful peaceful area.

We've been to Crooked River to walk the trails, to only play at their children's park, and to go to…read moretheir reptile discovery time. Every time has been a wonderful experience! The Rangers are very nice, sociable, knowledgeable, and great with kids. Seems like it can get crowded during tourist season with campers, however, I haven't necessarily run into that problem. The front desk workers can be very slow and don't really seem to know what programs are happening when so I highly recommend following events on their Facebook page to know what's going on. And of course don't forget you're five dollars for parking and watch out for gopher tortoises crossing the roads!

Fantastic park. Beautiful scenery and the beaches are the best I have ever seen. Not crowded at…read moreall. I will visit again.

Very pleasant and not very crowded. It's a few miles from our home and it makes it convenient to…read morewalk.

Beautiful nature scene along the boardwalk and bird sanctuary. Highly recommend for quiet walks or…read morebike rides. Very peaceful.

Beautiful and unique experience. Where else can you see crumbling ruins from the gilded age, the…read morebeach, and a herd of wild horses? There is something here for everyone and for people of all abilities. Most of the main part of the island is flat, including from the dock and up to the ruins (it's about 0.4 to half a mile from the dock to the ruins--and there are beach wheelchairs). There's also a main road that traverses the island from one end to the other for about 18 miles that can be traveled by bicycle. There's also an inn and multiple historical structures you can visit. You can also visit a beautiful, mostly empty beach! I got off at the first stop, which is the most challenging stop, meaning I had to climb over sand dunes to get to the beach. It was QUITE the workout and exhausting (I felt it for days after). Someone told me that the second ferry stop is a much easier, more direct path to the beach. This was a wonderful, serene location. I saw several groups of horses along my hike. The greenery is beautiful. I wouldn't mind coming back and setting up camp (permit required) so I can travel the whole island on bike and by foot. Spending more time on the tranquil beach. I wouldn't spend time at the end, as it's 900-1000 dollars or more per night with a two night minimum. If you're looking to visit the island during the day, the RiverView Hotel is RIGHT THERE, essentially directly across from the ferry, and costs about 200 a night for great vintage rooms with comfy beds. Please see my reviews of the ferry and Molly's tours to build a whole itinerary. You'll never see anything else like this, anywhere else in the world probably. It's a fairly cost effective trip, with the ferry costing just over 40 bucks round trip, the inn costing about 200 a night, and the island entry fee being just a few bucks.

Absolutely stunning beach and island! Such a special place. I will cherish this trip forever!…read more The wild horses, deer and turkey added so much to the beautiful landscape. Staying in the Stafford home was a special treat and something that I will never forget! Touring the homes on the island and learning about the history of Cumberland was magical!

This park overlooks a creek and accompanying marsh and offers playground, picnic, and bathroom…read morefacilities. The area is walkable, and parking on the roadside is a possibility here as well. The breeze coming off the water is nice, and while being at the beach is better on most days, this is a worthy stop under the right circumstances.

It's a nice park with exercise stations at different places. It also has benches in the park near…read morethe water where one can just sit and enjoy the views and the nature.

Came here expecting a hiking trail and was sorely disappointed. The description sets the…read moreexpectation of a beautiful hidden gem of a nature preserve with boating facilities and a nature trail. The closest to "boating facilities" was a small dock where you could drop a kayak into the black muddy water. The "trail" was a strip of dirt and pine needles that stretched roughly 200 meters along the side of the water until you could no longer walk through the brush. Very disappointed! The two people fishing in the brown water looked miserable.

This is a nice multi-purpose hideaway preserve and park in northern Duval County. Good for…read moreboating, hiking, fishing, and more. It is right on Thomas Creek and has a boat dock, fishing pier, covered picnic area, bathroom facilities (though not very clean), water fountains, and hydrants among other amenities. There are pristine views of the creek, landscape, and preserve. Truly a near hidden gem.

Really a cool place to visit! I wasn't sure what to expect, so here you go for future visitors…read more Parking in 2026 is $5 per car ar the front gate. A long, slowdrive to the fort from there- not a walking path, but saw bikers. Once you get to the fort, park. There is a small gift shop & they can answer questions. We go to a little space with history information, artifacts & a video to watch. The.ln off to the actual fort. I have pics, but it won't do this place justice. Self-guided tour. Head out when you are ready to go, stay as long as you wish. I highly recommend!!

Fort Clinch entrance is off of Atlantic Ave so check your directions!…read moreIt is $6 per vehicle up to 4 people There are other entrance fees for bicycles and etc. Fort entry is $2.50 per person no discounts! Kids under 5 are free. We went on Saturday and there was a reactment event! Great way to experience the life at that time and hear the stories and historical information! These people are volunteers and it's their hobby that I appreciated a lot! The beach when you get out of the fort is different kind, no swimming and lots of driftwood and whatnot! The drive there and back is breathtaking following the winding road and looking at the moss covered trees that frame the road! We visit all the forts and historical sites as much as we can and this one is great!