Sapelo Island GA

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Eric Vowell

What an absolute treasure Sapelo Island is for the state of georgia. I have had an interest in getting on the island for a few years with the opportunity never presented itself until recently. I saw this past weekend that we actually had the pleasure of being able to spend some time on the island. We were the guests of the UGAMI staff. Which is the University of Georgia Marine Institute. They are a group of scientists professors researchers students and other faculty members that study the marshlands waterways and island. With The Limited time we spent on the water we were able to see a variety of marine life. We saw alligator a variety of fish and crabs as well as dolphin. The works they do they're not only have local impact but also worldwide impact. What a great group of people and what fantastic work they do at the facility. The University of Georgia campus on the island is actually the old Reynolds Plantation dairy farm, which has been undergoing a transformation into what it has become today. We met a wonderful group of people who are called the friends UGAMI. A very active and concerned group of citizens who put in the hard work to care for and keep up with many of the needs required at the facility. We were also able to take a bike ride around the island to the lighthouse as well as out to hog hammocks the community that has existed on the island for hundreds of years. The Gullah Geechee are longtime inhabitants of the island who still now hold a small foothold in population on the island. The island is really just a natural beauty surrounded by marshlands. You will be hard-pressed to find more beautiful sunsets than the ones available on Sapelo. We definitely enjoyed our visit to the island and look forward to returning again very soon. The hospitality we received was second to none and made for a wonderful getaways for the weekend.

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Mr. Branham

This is one of my favorite places to go visit in the United States. I wouldn't hear many many years ago on a project for the Oprah Winfrey show in fell in love with the island. I actually got to meet Mama Bailey when she was living and she gave me a permanent pass to come so I know her entire family and I go as often as I can. I was giving an opportunity to purchase property on the island but I didn't at the time. Now I wish I would have. It is a great place but to really get to know sapelo Island you have to know the indigenous people. You have to go to hog hammock and meet the Bailey's and really get to know him and you'll really understand the island. The island is changing because it's now allowing people to purchase land there and it's really taking away a lot of the beauty of it

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Michael Pippin

Best vacation we have had in years. Spent 5 days exploring the beaches, the trails on the north end and everything we could find. I hate to tell people how much we love it because I don't want anyone else going, it's selfish but true. Pack your bags wisely and truly get away from it all