We decided to go over to the coast today. However, even thought it was sunny and 52 degrees, there was a really cold wind blowing, so walking much on the beach didn't work so well today,
We started at the Fort Finch State Park on Amelia Island, in Fernandina Beach, FL. It is just over the GA/FL border. There is a living museum at Fort Finch--on the weekends. So, we just walked through the Fort. It was used during the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and WWII, since it is located to protect the harbor. We noticed that they were flying an American flag with the stars arranged in a star shape. We had never seen that. Has anyone else?
Then we decided to go over to St Marys Island, where the Cumberland Island National Seashore is. Unfortunately, the Cumberland Island National park is only accessible by Ferry, which, now that the Federal government is back in business, is running again. However, the timing didn't work for us, so we visited the Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum, and the Submarine Museum, a few doors down. I watched a video about submarines and learned more than I ever knew about them. It was actually very interesting. St Marys has a cutesy historic district and a small waterfront.
If the weather had been 10 degrees warmer, or no wind, it would have been a much better day. As it was, it was just OK.
Fort Finch photos:
Fort Finch State Park Beach:
St Marys Island Museums and waterfront:
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