TODAY
If youβve already walked the historic district in Apalach, hereβs a wider look at the stretch of coast that surrounds it β the kind of places that still feel quiet on a weekend.
Inside this issue: a simple day on the beaches and towns, a couple of local notes, this weekendβs happenings, and the weather.
THE FEATURE
ποΈ One easy day on the Forgotten Coast: beaches, towns, and quiet water
The Forgotten Coast still has long stretches of sand and small towns that havenβt been built up. You can cover a good slice of it without a rigid plan.
3 PRACTICAL WAYS TO MAKE IT WORK:
Start at St. George Island State Park. The eastern end of the island has wide, uncrowded beach, dunes, and short trails. Itβs an easy place to walk, shell, or just sit. Bring water and shade β amenities are limited.
[Source: Florida State Parks]Stop in Port St. Joe or Carrabelle. Both are small and walkable. Port St. Joe has the Constitution Convention Museum and a relocated lighthouse; Carrabelle has its own lighthouse and the Worldβs Smallest Police Station. Either works as a short break between beach time.
[Source: Port St Joe Museum ]Keep the water simple. St. Joseph Bay is calm enough for kayaking or paddleboarding if you want it. Otherwise, a short pier stop or a look from the shore is enough. Most of the appeal is the open water and the lack of crowds.
[Outfitters and rentals vary β check locally]
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Good to know:
Parking fills earlier at St. George Island State Park on nice weekends.
Bring your own water and snacks β many of the quieter beaches have few services.
Locals still call the whole stretch the Forgotten Coast.
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YouTube Video On Things to do in the Forgotten Coast:
IN OTHER NEWSβ¦
π° Oysters and Seafood Festival
π° π¦ͺ Bay oyster harvest is open, but smaller.
Apalachicola Bayβs wild season continues with a reduced number of reefs and a lower commercial limit. Restoration work is ongoing.
[Source: WJHG ]
π° πͺ Florida Seafood Festival is next month.
The Coastβs biggest annual event returns in November. Rooms book up β itβs worth checking soon if youβre planning to stay.
[Source: floridaseafoodfestival.com]
THE WEEKEND
π A few coastal happenings to know:
Saturday
π΄ββ οΈ Halloween Pirate Bash is Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 82 in Carrabelle (2316 Oak St). Pirate-themed Halloween night with singing and drinks.
Sunday
Most downtown shops in Apalachicola close around 5β5:30. Oyster City Brewing and other waterfront spots are usually open later.
November
π Rising Tides Lift All Boats II is Nov. 14 at the Yacht Club (sold out). The silent auction is still running β all proceeds stay local for Weems Memorial Hospital.
Auction details: Facebook Auction Link
Dates and times may change. Verify before you go.
THE WEATHER
βοΈ FridayβSunday
Mostly clear to partly cloudy. Highs in the mid-70s, lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. A bit breezy at times. Good walking weather on the beach or in town β bring water and a light layer for the evening.
READER QUESTION:
π Whatβs your favorite quiet stretch of beach on the Coast?
Reply to this email β weβd love to hear.
See you next time,
Apalach Coast
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