“Before Lewis and Clark there was William Bartram. In March 1774, Bartram began his much-anticipated trip to Florida and the St. Johns River, first setting foot on Amelia Island. He travele through Old Fernandina to Lord Egmont’s plantation and then continued to the St. Johns River documenting the region’s flora and fauna. Bartram introduced the world to over 250 native plants.”

Egan’s Creek is part of Bartram’s Trail and known as an estuary. Think of an estuary as simply an enormous nursery where numerous fish, shellfish, and other wildlife flourish. Into this estuary are inflows of sea water and fresh water, which provide high levels of nutrients for all resident flora and fauna. Multitudes of crabs, mussels, fish, snails and more draw large numbers of birds to their very own feast. There are opportunities to see herons, roseate spoon bills, egrets, and cormorants, and this environment gives paddlers great views of marsh grasslands and an ever-changing skyline that is hard to beat while having a view of the historic Amelia Island Lighthouse. 

As a keepsake of their time on the water, guests receive a complimentary digital photo memory album. A fun outing for all experience levels.