Tidewater Nature Center Kayaks - Jekyll Island, Georgia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member macleod1
N 31° 02.348 W 081° 25.142
17R E 460012 N 3434014
This nature center is located on Riverview Drive which winds around Rixon Pond. This center is right near the Summerwaves Water Park. The location is 100 S. Riverview Drive.
Waymark Code: WM3V54
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 05/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ggmorton
Views: 52

The Tidelands Nature Center provides visitors with a glimpse of the vast ecology of Jekyll Island. Their exhibits include loggerhead sea turtles, fish, alligators, and other native terrestrial and marine creatures. Children will especially love the interactive exhibits on botany and biology. The nature center also offers nature walks, canoeing, and kayaking.


It is open year-round. Call the center at (912) 635-5032 for more information.

Above information from website: (visit link)
Parking/put-in/launching information:
Parking and launch area a short distance from the parking area.


Paddling conditions to be expected:
Pond - mostly smooth depending on the weather.


Difficulty of the trip:
beginner level.


Length of trip: As long as you want if going alone.

Portages:
0


Permits required:
unknown


Type of trip:
looping


Other information:
You can enjoy this entire area from the water and banks alike. There was kayaking, swimming, fishing and more going on.


Take-out Coordinates: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
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Additional photos and information and/or suggestions for future waymarkers will be appreciated, but is not necessary.

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