The ancient Greeks worshipped nine sister goddesses called Muses. Each Muse was the goddess of a particular art or science. A Mouseion was a place that was dedicated to these goddesses ...

Whenever a friend calls with an idea for an outing I am usually game. This time, my friend Diane Stoecker and her husband Ed planned to take their boat out on a sunny, mild winter day. Did I want to …

In December 1990, the 5-log schooner Behemoth made two trips from Fernandina Beach to Brickhill​ Bluff. The 100-year-old nonmotorized vessel was owned, maintained and operated by Les Johnson. The …

Recently, I made the long drive up to Durham, North Carolina, to visit my niece Margaret and her family – a long overdue trip for me. But driving up congested, fast-moving Highway 95 whitened …

This past week, I visited the Cummer Museum and Gardens to see the “Spirit in the Land” art exhibit before it closed. It was a wonderful exhibit that provoked many thoughts about how we …

It was the coldest day this winter so far. What the heck was I doing on the beach at Little Talbot Island all wrapped up in layers of winter clothes? It was not the best day for beachgoing, according …

After a frosty week of snow and ice, Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors, community members and visitors gathered at Main Beach to create a North Atlantic right whale shell mosaic in the sand. The sky …

Today, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is the largest national wildlife refuge east of the Mississippi River. It contains approximately 407,000 acres and that number is about to increase. …

I am a big fan of swamps -- freshwater swamps in particular. One of my favorite places is the bayous of southern Louisiana. Or should I say “was” one of my favorite places. It has …

Recently, a friend returned from her dream trip to South Africa. Excited for her, I shared memories of my two trips to Africa years ago. The trips were with my fellow adventurer, my sister Betsy. The …

By now, almost everyone has heard that frogs are becoming scarcer in the wild these days. Combined effects of habitat loss, diseases, introduced species, and changing climate have affected frog …

You’ve all heard about the Northern Lights, right? Well, I’m here to tell you that we have Southern Lights, too, especially this time of year when the sun is low in the sky. It’s …

The St. Marys Riverkeeper invites Fernandina residents to the next “Lunch and Learn” webinar ​ series on Jan. 15, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. This free webinar ​ will explore the federally …

Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors invites you to help our community create a shell mosaic on the beach. On Jan. 25, 2025, we will gather at Main Beach to create a life-size whale out of shells to raise …

If you are looking for another interesting day trip from Amelia Island, it’s worth a drive to St. Marys, just to our north. Although Bucko and I have been up this way many times before, …

Wreath is an old English word meaning “to twist.” We weave evergreens, flowers, tree branches, herbs, fruit, berries, and more into a continuous loop, creating an everlasting symbol of …

It’s that time again. The weather is chilling and the shorebirds are sheltering on our beaches in huddled groups, trying to conserve energy and stay warm and out of the wind by hunkering down …

The Thornton Family of Amelia Island has donated almost 400 acres of wetlands to The North Florida Land Trust (NFLT), the organization said in an announcement Thursday. The property is located just …

It’s been a while since I’ve walked the trails around Willow Pond in Fort Clinch State Park. With all the rain we have had in the past couple of months, much of the bike trails through …

A Yulee surf fisherman bagged a great white shark Tuesday on the shores of Fernandina Beach and videoed releasing it back into the ocean.