Checking out Florida's Forgotten Coast

Image: PHOTO: Fishing boats still call Apalachicola home today. (photo Paul J. Heney)
Image: PHOTO: Fishing boats still call Apalachicola home today. (photo Paul J. Heney)
Paul Heney
by Paul Heney
Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Fri July 28, 2017

Drive a bit to the east, and you'll soon encounter St. George Island State Park, which takes up the easternmost nine miles. The $6 access fee per vehicle will be the best money you spend this trip, as you'll have miles of almost empty white sand at your fingertips.

The beach feels wonderfully remote here, as meandering dunes dotted with wild grasses block your view of the road.

If you grow weary of the beach life, there are many outdoor opportunities in the region, including golf, sport fishing, kayaking and birding. The nearest airports are in Tallahassee and Panama City, each slightly more than 90 minutes away.


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Paul Heney

Paul Heney

Paul J. Heney is a lifelong writer and avid world traveler. He's served as Editorial Director for several hospitality magazines, including Luxury Hotelier, Hotel Design, and Hotel & Motel Management. He has written extensively about family travel, green issues, cruises, and LGBT travel issues. He has won multiple Azbee awards for writing from the American Society of Business Publication Editors and served as National President of the association from 1999-2003. He lives in suburban Cleveland with his partner and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @paulheney or Instagram at @paulheney.

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