mid-February play

Introduction to Saint Simons Island

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December 1st 2014
In our annual February escape from the Frigid North, Margo and I discovered a laid-back and genteel southern paradise … Saint Simons Island, GA. One of four barrier islands located mid-way down Georgia’s coast, and separated from the mainland by extensive salt marshes, it is about 4 miles (7 km) wide and 14 miles (23km) long. It features houses, condos, a small airport, miles of beaches, a vil ... read more

North America » United States » Georgia » Saint Simons Island

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more