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Scenic Drive: Amelia Island to Jacksonville, Fl, with Pics
Up to date on March 24, 2013 Holle Abee moreContact Creator Amelia Island Florida to Jacksonville
We have visited Amelia island Florida on numerous occasions. Generally we go for an extended weekend, but most of our journeys have lasted for one or two weeks. It is a lovely space, and that i find it soul-soothing. I love the ocean and just about every part associated with it: marshes, beaches, tidal creeks, islands, moss-draped oak timber, and rivers. Nothing beats driving alongside the shoreline with the windows down, respiratory in the invigorating salty air and soaking in the pure surroundings. Some of the lovely drives I’ve found is the thirty miles between Amelia Island Florida and Jacksonville, along A1A, or First Coast Freeway.

Traffic alongside this route is almost nonexistent because most people are in a hurry and choose traveling on I-95. I wonder if they know what they’re missing. Leaving Amelia Island, you drive by means of a number of miles of maritime forests, with a superb probability of viewing native wildlife.

Whenever you reach the tip of the island, you cross the Nassau River Bridge. You’ll discover a lot of fishermen on the previous bridge and alongside the seaside, and generally you’ll see people on horseback trotting along the shore.

Quickly after crossing the large bridge, you’ll cross tidal creeks, together with Simpson Creek and Sawpit Creek. Both have expansive marshes. The world seems like a sea of waving grasses reduce by the dark lines of the meandering waterways. In case you cross at low tide, you’ll see quite a few grey oyster mounds alongside the banks.

You’ll additionally cross sand dunes and pristine beaches utterly devoid of individuals, lodges, or another traces of mankind. You’re bound to surprise why in the heck this space hasn’t been developed. Then you’ll provide a silent thank you that it hasn’t.

Just off shore to your left, you’ll pass the barrier islands of Big Talbot and Little Talbot and their extensive, sandy beaches. Within the hotter months, a couple of people are always on the beach, fishing.

A lot of the waterways you cross alongside the way in which will probably be shallow, and if the wind has been coming out of the northeast for a number of days, the water will be clear and have an exquisite blue-inexperienced tint. If, nevertheless, the winds have been from the south, silt from the St. John’s River will muddy the waterways. I’ve witnessed the water along this trek when it seemed just like the Caribbean, and I’ve also seen it a grayish brown. Many of the instances, it’s someplace in between.

Farther south, you’ll cross more tidal creeks and cross previous bait shacks, a number of of which have been the topics of my paintings. Typically you’ll see several males wading within the shallows, pulling a seine net. I all the time want to stop to see what they’ve caught.

Quickly, you enter again into civilization at Fort George Island, dwelling to Fort George Island Cultural Park. Cease for a nature Stone Island Italia walk, kayaking, canoeing, cycling, or exploring the shell mounds made by indigenous people 7,000 years in the past. Another great place to see right here is Kingsley Plantation, an antebellum farm where you can explore the plantation home, the slave quarters, the barns, the kitchen home, the waterfront, and the gardens. Close by are the Fort Caroline Nationwide Memorial, the Timucuan Indian Preserve, and the historic Ribault Membership.

There’s a great restaurant at the St. John’s River referred to as the Sand Dollar, in case you occur by at mealtime. Should you cease for a chunk, sit on the riverfront deck. Chances are you’ll view playful dolphins and myriad ships and boats plying the waters. It’s also time so that you can decide whether to catch the car ferry to Mayport or drive over the Dames Point Bridge. I recommend the ferry.

The ferry crosses the St. John’s River, carrying you the short distance to the shrimping village of Mayport. Here, you’ll discover the historic Mayport Lighthouse and the Mayport Naval Air Station. If you have time, treat yourself to a tour of the lighthouse and the naval station.

On the highway once more, you’ll soon enter the outskirts of Jacksonville and Heckscher Drive. Take a couple of hours to discover the fascinating Jacksonville Zoo, positioned on the banks of the Trout River. It has a strolling safari, botanical gardens, and over 1,500 animals. Youngsters will love the prepare, the carousel, and the interactive exhibits.

If you’re ever on this neck of the woods, overlook the interstate. Decelerate and benefit from the magnificent scenery and historical past!

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sendingJicotea Kinsella 3 years ago from Jacksonville, FL

Great pics!

Judy Specht 6 years in the past from California

Breath-taking photos. Would love to go to Florida, it has been approach too lengthy.

AuthorHolle Abee 7 years in the past from Georgia

Thanks, Sofs. We love Amelia Island!

sofs 7 years ago

Beautiful picture and a picturesque description. Enjoyed both!

By no means been to Florida??? Girl, ya gots to go!

prettydarkhorse eight years ago from US

lovely habee, never been to Florida, Thanks, Maita

Take the drive, Ehern. Highway Trip!! Yay!

I agree, Bpop. I hate flying!

Test it out subsequent time you enterprise north, Lily!

ehern33 8 years in the past

Great pics! Left me wanting for more..

breakfastpop 8 years ago

Truthfully, I believe street journeys are the way to go now. I might hand over flying perpetually! Beautiful hub, habee.

Lily Rose eight years ago from East Coast

I like road journeys! Have not been on one since my youngsters had been born, though - not sure if I'm ready to dare that just yet, besides to go to Disney World in a number of months. As we're in South Florida, I may have to recollect this hub when I'm able to enterprise up this manner - it sounds lovely!

AuthorHolle Abee 8 years ago from Georgia

It is def one among my favorite spots, HH!

Howdy, good day, eight years ago from London, UK

This have to be so lovely to be there. Thank you for exhibiting it, habee.