Dungeness HistoryDungeness History
It seems that several people of importance to American History stopped at Cumberland Island. James Oglethorpe, the founder of the great state of Georgia, a British soldier and a member[...]
Category: Wildlife
AHH, Cumberland!AHH, Cumberland!
The largest and southernmost barrier island in Georgia is Cumberland Island. Cumberland has pristine beaches with no condominiums or hotels anywhere in sight. History here spans over 4000 years beginning[...]
A Chiton and the Black OystercatcherA Chiton and the Black Oystercatcher
I found a beautifully colored shell on the beach like none I had ever found before. Through the FaceBook messenger app I messaged a friend who is an avid shell[...]
Red Cushion Sea StarRed Cushion Sea Star
The Red Cushion Sea Star is the largest sea star. It can grow up to 50 centimeters in diameter. They usually have five arms but have been discovered with four,[...]
Rays at Bucaroon BayRays at Bucaroon Bay
Rays are a member of the cartilaginous fish category which includes sharks, skates and chimaeras. Most stingrays have one or more stingers on the tail. The stingray is not aggressive[...]
Name that SkeletonName that Skeleton
An abandoned house overlooking Bucaroon Bay called out to Frank & Steve to come and explore. Sherrie and I stopped with looking in the windows of what was once a[...]
Another snorkeling adventureAnother snorkeling adventure
Mermaid Reef has proven to be a great hit every time we venture out that way. It is an easy bike ride from Abaco Beach Resort. We had to give[...]
Under the sea on Christmas EveUnder the sea on Christmas Eve
(12/24/17) Snorkeling at Hope Town Harbour Lodge is fairly easy. The most difficult part for me is getting on the flippers and walking into the water. No one could call[...]
Polly want a cracker?Polly want a cracker?
One walking group of the RMHYC leaves at 6:15 in the morning. It sounds dreadful but we frequently get to see a beautiful sunrise over the Sea of Abaco. Our[...]
Mermaid ReefMermaid Reef
(12/17/17) If I invited you to go snorkeling on Sunday afternoon in December, would you go with me? Not likely. I didn’t want to go because I was afraid the[...]