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Fort Frederica National Monument

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Established in 1736, the town of Frederica was the southernmost post of the British colonies in North America. It protected the rest of Georgia and South Carolina from the Spanish in Florida. The park is known for it's exceptional beauty. Stately oaks, exceptionally large grape vines, and Spanish moss lend an air of antiquity unequaled on the coast


Contact Information

Rte 9, Box 286C
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
(912) 638-3639 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
Commercial: Glynco Jet Port, Brunswick, GA
Private: McKinnon Airport, St. Simons Island

By Car
Ft. Frederica National Monument is on St. Simons Island, Georgia - 12 miles from Brunswick, GA. Easily accessible from I-95 and U.S. 17 via the F.J. Torras (Brunswick-St. Simons) Causeway.

Weather

Summers are hot and humid. Highs in upper 80's - lower 90's with high humidity. Winters are moderate, with a few periods below freezing.

Insects are part of the landscape and a constant bother along coastal Georgia. Sandgnats and mosquitoes are present year round. Biting flies are particularly bad in May and September. Insect repellant is recommended. Ticks - potential carriers of Lyme disease - are also common



Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Stargazing

Recommended Activities
Historical tours, walking, photography.


 
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