Go “island hopping” to experience firsthand the rich history and ecology of three barrier islands, from Civil War-era forts and lighthouses to the lavish R.J. Reynolds Mansion. Lush cottages, gorgeous sandy beaches, culinary delights and fascinating cultural and maritime histories combine for a magical adventure. Highlights • Enjoy an abbreviated lecture on the history of Jekyll Island in preparation for your field trip to Jekyll with lunch at the Jekyll Island Club hotel. • Explore the battlegrounds, old slave quarters, evocative churches, lighthouse and pristine beaches of St. Simons. • After a ferry ride to Sapelo Island, join a local expert to learn the stories of the island and enjoy lunch at the R.J. Reynolds Mansion. Activity Particulars Walking up to a half-mile, including beach and marsh walks; ferry ride to Sapelo. Coordinated by Center for Educational Adventure. St. Simons Island Pristine waters and white sandy beaches make St. Simons Island a popular destination. Part of the Golden Isles, the landscape’s moss-draped oaks, shady lanes and creek-fed pockets of marsh create a thriving habitat for birds, turtles, armadillos and deer.

The program attended Charleston Cooks!, owned and operated by Maverick Southern Kitchens, where a live cooking demonstration was presented to the group. Incredible facilities and outstanding presenters. This is truly a first class operation. Charleston was recently named "America's Paris" by Vanity Fair and recieved the #2 ranking in Travel Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 list of “Top Cities in the United States and Canada,” and the magazine also recently named Charleston one of the “Top 10 Food Cities” in the country.