| My trip to Tybee Island. On the way to Tybee | | | | learn about the marine life in and around Tybee |
| Island that is frequently called Savannah Beach, I | | | | Island. Also, Tis the Season for Sea Turtles! |
| looked out on the beauty of the marsh with its | | | | Several sea turtles make it back each year to |
| ever changing colors as the sun moves across | | | | their birth place to lay their eggs. The watch for |
| the sky. The Savannah River parallels the road | | | | there annual return starts in May. Please report |
| leading o the island and it is a common site to see | | | | seeing any turtle tracks in the sand to the Tybee |
| large container ships moving to and from the Port | | | | Island Marine Center! *Leave all nests alone!* |
| of Savannah. | | | | It is easy for tourists visiting our wonderful city |
| Tybee Island is about 15 miles due east of our | | | | to stay in the historic downtown. There is no |
| historic downtown. Of course, that depends on | | | | doubt, that one could have a full schedule of |
| where you are downtown. But no matter where | | | | things to see and do downtown. All that aside, |
| you are, it is just a short trip! | | | | sometimes it is just nice and relaxing going to the |
| When I got to the island I passed Douglas's Fish | | | | beach. Please remember to bring sun screen. |
| Art and took a right on Butler Ave. A right is the | | | | While walking on the pier I saw many sun burned |
| only way to turn unless you want to end up in | | | | tourists! |
| the Atlantic! I drove down Butler to the stop light | | | | There is something to be said about the sound of |
| at 15th St. and turned left. Here you will find | | | | the waves and the smell of the salt water. It |
| plenty of public parking spaces and have close | | | | makes me want to return over and over again. |
| access to the pier. Also, you are close to the | | | | So, when you are in Savannah, take a trip to the |
| Tybee Island Marine Science Center. This is a | | | | beach. Who knows, you may see some baby sea |
| great place for the whole family! Here you will | | | | turtles! |