TIME TRAVEL: Walk Through Brick Time Tunnel To 1864 At Fort Clinch

Time Travel: Journey Back To 1864 At Fort Clinch State Park

By on 12/08/2011 in Amelia Island Living's Seaside Snapshots

Walk over a drawbridge then through a brick tunnel to travel back in time to the year 1864 at this Civil War-era fortress in Fernandina Beach. A visit to Amelia Island offers the rare opportunity to see one of America’s most well-preserved 19-century fortresses in a fabulous beachfront setting. Reenactors present living history “Union Garrisons,” special monthly weekends. Watch history come alive at this northeast Florida State Park.

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Victorian Vibes: Amelia Island, Florida's Historic Fernandina

Victorian Vibes: Historic Fernandina Beach, Florida

By on 10/12/2011 in Amelia Island Living's Seaside Snapshots

If you wish to explore the less commercialized, small-town Florida reminiscent of simpler days past, head to the Sunshine State’s northeast coast. Check out the Victorian vibes of the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach.

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Fernandina's Fall Weather Fabulous For Bike Riding

Fernandina’s Fabulous For Bike Riding

By on 09/21/2011 in Amelia Island Living's Seaside Snapshots

Pedaling a bicycle at water’s edge right on the beach at low tide is one of the great pleasures of island living. Bike riding on Amelia Island’s wide, flat beaches has caught on with visitors, too.

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Watch An Amelia Island Sea Turtle Nest Excavation

Watch a Sea Turtle Nest Excavation on Amelia Island

By on 08/09/2011 in Amelia Island Living's Seaside Snapshots

Like rock bands, Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch volunteers attract groupies who show up for their turtle gigs. Evening nest excavations wow crowds who gather around them. Unlike Elvis, sometimes baby sea turtles have not yet “left the building,” to the delight of the fans. Learn about sea turtles and Amelia Island’s Annual Turtle Trot 5k run/walk.

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Main Beach Park on Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Island photo

Main Beach Park on Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Island

By on 05/16/2011 in Amelia Island Living's Seaside Snapshots

Main Beach parking is free and this oceanfront recreational area offers public restrooms, outdoor showers, covered picnic tables with barbecues and gazebos positioned along a wooden boardwalk. Playground, volleyball, Putt-Putt golf and casual beach bar & restaurant, Sandy Bottoms.

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