Things to Do

Capt. Kim Medders and Capt. Paul Medders are science people who love sharing the beauty of the natural world. Coastal Georgia, and specifically the Altamaha River Delta, is the perfect location to explore the land where the rivers meet the sea. From the freshwater swamps, through the vast estuaries, and to the Atlantic Ocean.

Come and get all the fishing gear and clothing you need for Coastal Georgia. This is a great place to do a little shopping and then enjoy a cold beer in the taproom or on their covered deck overlooking the Altamaha river.

Sit back and relax or take a stroll in this historic park located on the banks of the Darien River. There's an activity for everyone from bike riding, watching the shrimp boats come in, to fishing from the dock. In the 19th Century, the Waterfront Park was the busiest seaport along the Southeast coast. Come walk along the tabby ruins and get a look at the city's history or join the crowds at The Blessing of the Fleet festival held every Spring.

Enjoy a day trip to Sapelo Island, one of Georgia’s most historically significant barrier islands. Accessible by ferry with required reservations, Sapelo is the state's fourth-largest barrier island and home to the Hog Hammock Gullah-Geechee community, the R.J. Reynolds Mansion, and the University of Georgia Marine Institute. Visitors can explore diverse ecosystems, including forested uplands, salt marshes, and dunes, or visit the mainland Visitor Center near Darien, GA. Guided tours feature the Sapelo Island Lighthouse—built in 1820 and restored as a working navigational aid in 1998. Private tours are available with Peter Lukin

If you want the full beachside village experience, then St. Simons Island, GA is the place for you. You can do what you please with golf, beaches, high end spa, shopping and delicious restaurants. Saint Simons is a short 25 minute drive from Darien.

The church was built for and by former slaves of the area. It is one of the few African-American Episcopal in the state of Georgia and is part of the Episcopal community of Mcintosh County.

Are you up for a beach adventure? Then set out on a journey to discover marshes, live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and wide, sandy beaches. Don't miss the sunset for the best view from Jekyll Island! Jekyll is a 30 minute drive from Darien.

During the antebellum period in the south, rice plantations were a major mainstay of the local economy. The Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation is a beautiful testament to the history and culture of Georgia's rice coast.

Just a short 20 minute drive from Darien is the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. It is one of seven refuges administered as part of the Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex. This location of refuge is located in McIntosh County, Georgia

Visit the oldest colonial fort still standing on the Georgia coast which was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America from 1721 to 1736. "The reconstructed Fort King George anchors present-day visitors to a rich history where Native American and European cultures met, colonial empires collided, soldiers toiled and perished, and industry boomed on the shores of the Altamaha River."

Darien is the perfect little town for exploring on bicycles with it's grid-style city blocks and squares. Take a cycling tour on the East Coast Greenway, which is the country's longest biking and walking route and connects 15 states, 450 cities and towns, and 3,000 miles of people-powered trails from Maine to Florida — and it passes right through Darien, Georgia.

Butler Island is located in the coastal marshes formed by the mouth of the Altamaha River and is part of the Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area. Open for tours to the public daily. Come and see plantation ruins, historical markers and walking trails. Well-maintained nature viewing tours and a kayak launch area too.

Stop in for a tour of the mainland home of Thomas Spalding at the Ashantilly Center, known as "Old Tabby." Thomas was an early Georgia planter, legislator, and McIntosh County landowner. The original home, circa 1820, burned in 1937, and the current house was an ongoing project of the Haynes family. Today, the Ashantilly Center is a non-profit educational and cultural historic site, organized and founded by William G. Haynes, Jr.

Many sites along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail offer visitors the opportunity to watch birds and visit 18th and 19th Century historic places. Other sites are located on lands and waters from early plantations dedicated to growing rice, indigo and cotton. So whether you want to see a bald eagle or an endangered wood stork, the Colonial Coast Birding Trail has something for you.

We specialize in providing families with unforgettable experiences in the outdoors. We understand the importance of spending time with loved ones, and we strive to make every trip memorable. Our excursions are designed to help families bond and create lasting memories that they will cherish for years to come. Join us for a fun-filled adventure that will bring you closer as a family. St. Simons Island Jekyll Island Cumberland Island Sapelo Island Historic Darien & The Altamaha River Blackbeard Island