If you're headed for Jekyll Island, you have a real treat in store. Jekyll is one of the most unspoiled islands that you can drive to on the East Coast. In addition to enjoying the sun and surf on Jekyll, it's possible to explore the fascinating interdependence of the beach, the island, the rivers, and the marsh. And there's no better way than with your own personal guided tour.
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Join renowned geologist Dr. David Dallmeyer for a tour of Jekyll Island. He'll talk about the plants, animals, and geological processes that make Georgia's barrier islands such an exciting and dynamic environment, unlike anywhere else in the world. With printed materials and audio files downloaded from this site, you'll visit five spots on the island at your own convenience and pace.
Here's just a sample of what you'll do and learn:
At Stop #1, you'll learn why marsh mud smells like rotten eggs and what tides are; and you'll look for periwinkle snails as they climb the marsh grass.
At Stop #2, you'll look for ghost crab and ghost shrimp burrows and take a walking cross-section of island plant life, from the beach to the interior forest.
At Stop #3, you'll look at a handful of sand and discover what a wonder it is. You'll find out what it is, where it comes from, and how it moves.
At Stop #4, you'll stand at one of the most unspoiled spots on the Georgia coast and see for yourself that barrier islands are always moving and changing their shape.
At Stop #5, while admiring the beautiful shapes of fallen trees in a " boneyard beach," you'll understand the delicate balance of marsh and beach, and ocean and river that creates and continually changes a barrier island.
