Jekyll Island, GA

Today was one of those really special days, one to remember.  

We are camping with our friends Gene and Don at Blythe Regional Park in Brunswick.  We ventured out today to explore Jekyll Island. (See history below)

Our visit started at the Wharf for lunch, as well as, delicious drinks of Jalapeño Margaritas and a delicious concoction called a Georgia Peach!  The Wharf had outdoor seating overlooking the water.  After a super long and fun lunch we continued exploring with a destination of Driftwood Beach.  After a short walk to the beach we were so surprised by the “driftwood”; it should have been called “driftrees”!  The beach had full trees in the form of driftwood! This display of bleached wood, came about because of dredging that caused severe erosion, making whole trees to become “driftwood”….

After Driftwood Beach we returned to the campground to enjoy a relaxing evening telling stories by the fire!  It just doesn’t get much better!

Brief History of Jekyll Island:

In 1886, the island was purchased by the Jekyll Island Club, a turn-of-the century vacation resort patronized by the nation’s leading families. Club Members included such prominent figures as J.P. Morgan, Joseph Pulitzer, William K. Vanderbilt, Marshall Field, and William Rockefeller. In 1904, Munsey’s Magazine called the Jekyll Island Club “the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world.”   

The Club Era eventually came to an end as a result of World War II. In 1947, the island was sold to the State of Georgia for use as a State Park, offering opportunities for recreation and pleasure along the Georgia Coast to everyone. Today, the Jekyll Island Authority manages the island for the State of Georgia and the enjoyment of its citizens.