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Southwest shore of Amelia Island

Amelia Island

Amelia Island is home to one of Florida’s oldest settlements, Fernandina Beach. Fringed by estuary and beaches, it’s a popular getaway with both camping and upscale resorts

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A Dune Called Nana

In 1562, the French claimed this land, attempting to establish a colony along the St. Johns River to the south. By 1565, the Spanish were running the show. British loyalists, pirates, and Confederates all had their turn for rule over the centuries.

Fringed by estuary and beaches, it’s a popular getaway with lodgings spanning the spectrum from camping to upscale resorts. The eating is good, too, as Fernandina Beach retains its shrimping fleet.

Timucuan National Preserve protects American Beach, an important part of Florida’s African-American history and home to the largest dune on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. Amelia Island is part of the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a National Historic Area which stretches north to Wilmington, North Carolina.

Gullah-Geechee Corridor

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Trails and Parks Near Amelia Island

Horses at Amelia Island

Amelia Island State Park

Amelia Island State Park
American Beach

American Beach

American Beach
Big Pine Trail

Big Talbot Big Pine Trail

Big Talbot Big Pine Trail
Bluffs Beach Walk

Big Talbot Bluffs Beach Walk

Big Talbot Bluffs Beach Walk
Blackrock Beach at Big Talbot Island State Park

Big Talbot Island State Park

Big Talbot Island State Park
Black Rock Beach on Big Talbot Island

Black Rock Trail

Black Rock Trail
Campground Nature Trail

Campground Nature Trail

Campground Nature Trail
Canal along Egans Creek Greenway

Egans Creek Greenway

Egans Creek Greenway
Fernandina Plaza State Park

Fernandina Plaza State Park

Fernandina Plaza State Park
Oceanfront at Fort Clinch

Fort Clinch Beach Walk

Fort Clinch Beach Walk
Hiking trail amid large trees

Fort Clinch Main Loop

Fort Clinch Main Loop
Beach with historic fort behind

Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park
Archway at Fort Clinch

Fort Clinch Walking Tour

Fort Clinch Walking Tour
The George Crady Fishing Pier

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
Island Hiking Trail

Island Hiking Trail

Island Hiking Trail
Dense upland forest

John Muir Ecological Park

John Muir Ecological Park
Jones Cut Trail

Jones Cut Trail

Jones Cut Trail
Little Talbot Island State Park

Little Talbot Island State Park

Little Talbot Island State Park
Fort Caroline

Timucuan Preserve

Timucuan Preserve
Bridge over a tannic waterway

Willow Pond Trails

Willow Pond Trails

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