While you’re on Amelia Island, take the time to meet our most famous residents – manatees, sea turtles, whales and dozens of bird species. Several state parks, trails and undeveloped nature areas provide the perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse these Floridian creatures. View the Amelia Island Nature Guide here.
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Captain Terry Lacoss has operated the Amelia Angler since 1978 and organized the Amelia Island Charter Boat Association in 1991. Captain Lacoss specializes in freshwater and saltwater fishing from bass to billfish. Sailing and sightseeing charters are also organized by Captain Terry Lacoss and his staff.
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A visit to Amelia Island is incomplete without a tour of our scenic waterways. Amelia River Cruises & Charters provides narrated, historic and wildlife sightseeing tours with views of dolphins, manatees, sea otters, alligators, and views of the wild horses of Cumberland Island National Seashore.
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Captain Russell and Janet Tharin have a light tackle charter fishing guide and tour service. With over 50 years of fishing experience, they are full time professional guides with a passion for the Florida outdoors. In addition to fishing charters, they offer fly fishing lessons, photo tours and eco tours.
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Ride an off-road Segway through Nature for a fun exploration of the coastal ecosystems of Fort Clinch and Fort George Island State Parks. Guides take you where the birds roost, turtles dig, dolphins swim, and old-time plantations still stand. No experience necessary. Easy to ride!
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Free with park admission of $5.00 per vehicle. Every Saturday, weather permitting. This is a guided nature walk around Willow Pond trail, which winds through a coastal maritime hammock down to fresh water ponds. Through an informative presentation, visitors will discover a wide variety of native plants and animals.
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The YMCA offers many programs and classes for youth and adults.
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Take a guided kayaking tour and experience Amelia Island's natural side. Come face to face with heron, egrets and many other species.
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Join an experienced naturalist on a bike, Segway or kayak tour
discovering birds, turtles, edible plants, night creatures and crabs.
Several tours are designed for children and include educational crafts.
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