A quick hop and skip from Florida's big city of Jacksonville, Amelia Island State Park is over 200 acres of pristine wilderness in a part of the state that is dominated by big cities and costal development. This is truly a diamond in the rough and beckons you back to the real Florida-what it was like before the settlers came.
The Nassau Sound spills out into the Atlantic Ocean here and was a key fortification for both Confederate and Union Troops during the Civil War. It's also steeped in rich history from the myriad of primitive cultures that existed all along the sound. Today, it sits in silence and offers visitors a glimpse of natural Florida.
Located on A1A, just south of Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island State Park offers one of the most exciting beach experiences you have ever had. Horseback riding on the beach. It felt like a movie for me. I was Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes. I kept waiting to see the statue of liberty sticking out around the corner.
But if horseback riding isn't your favorite pastime, you can still enjoy the miles of white sandy beaches and emerald waters of the Atlantic. Long Island Outfitters on Amelia Island offer kayak and canoe rentals with a wide variety of guided trips. You can even bring your own and launch it at the boat ramp for $1.
Fishing Nassau Sound is a popular sport and always reels in lots of visitors. If you don't think fishing here is good, don't take my word for it. The state record for the biggest flounder was caught here. Jacks, redfish, flounder, speckled sea trout and tarpon are among the many fish that are caught regularly here each year. Whether you fish from the beach or you fish from the George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier, you're sure to find the right spot to catch the big ones.
For just $2 a person, this Florida state park is a bargain to visit and offers tons of fun stuff to do. For more information on this great Florida state park, visit the website here.
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