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Aside from
being the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine also has an
impressive natural history. A past not measured by calendar,
but the daily rising and falling of the tide, the crashing
of waves and the comings and goings of the wild life who
call this ‘home’.
This is a
place of natural wonders, where giant sea turtles lay their
eggs, or northern right whales come to bear their young.
Every year thousands of coastal birds come here to nest.
Come
discover St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches. Whether
you explore on your own or take advantage of the many guided
excursions, you’re sure to be inspired. |
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Catching the
Perfect Wave |
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Although the spring and summer months draw most
visitors to St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches,
there are great outdoor opportunities throughout the
year. Join fellow botanical enthusiasts in counting
different species of wildflowers as they bloom in the
spring, or try surf casting in the early evening for
the region's best fishing.
The water temperature is ideal for swimming, the
beaches are perfect, and the surf is great, providing
some of the year's best waves as tropical storms roll
up the coast.
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Bird Watchers'
Paradise |
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Delight in the bounty of the outdoor activities St.
Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches have to offer.
Be sure to visit
Anastasia State Park,
a beautiful way to start the day. Located just outside
downtown St. Augustine the park features five miles of
beach, sand dunes, and a lagoon surrounded by rich
tidal marshes.
A bird watchers paradise! Expect to see a variety of
heron, egrets, white ibis, wood stork and roseate
spoonbill. Late morning presents raptors like the
red-shouldered hawk, bald eagle and osprey.
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Guana River
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The waters around St. Augustine
have played host to many over the centuries – Indians,
conquistadores, pirates and fishermen – and now the
Nation’s Oldest City can add sea kayakers to the list.
With miles and miles of protected water, and current
and tidal flow to help in any direction, even the most
hard-to-please paddlers will find St. Augustine one of
the most kayak-friendly destinations in the United
States.
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View St Augustine's
Florida Getaway Channel |
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Photo by: Rick Sammon
www.Getaway4Nature.com |
April 22nd - 26th 2009!
Each spring, the annual Florida Birding & Fotofest
brings the world’s best nature photographers together
with some of the most beautiful and intriguing of
Mother Nature’s subjects.
The result is an outdoor photographic extravaganza
that captures the natural beauty of this special land.
Best of all, the Birding & Fotofest provides lots of
audience participation events, dozens of workshops, kayaking,
birding and walking tours. There are also plenty of
special events, children’s programs and more. Don't
miss it!
View our Calendar of Events |
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