St. George State Park Beaches & Trails

It was overcast Wednesday, so we took some time to explore the state park at the eastern tip of St. George Island.  It is a beautiful place with great beaches and white sand.  The interior features sand dunes, forests and ponds.

The Gulf of Mexico is Warm & Inviting

Beach Morning Glories Were Plentiful

Dune

One of two large beaches.  In addition, there are several access points without facilities.

Cypress grows well on the island and on the mainland.

Wooded Interior

Oysterman's Skiff.  These are still used today to harvest oysters from Apalachicola Bay.

You can see more photos of St. George Island State Park here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pauldiming/sets/72157630629867556/