🌱 How to make the most of Skidaway Island’s trails and wildlife
Skidaway Island, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Skidaway Island! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to make the most of Skidaway Island’s trails and wildlife
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Maritime Trails and Birding at This Georgia Island Are a Nature Lover's Dream (myfamilytravels.com) — Skidaway Island State Park offers locals easy-access trails, rich birding, and year-round wildlife just 20–25 minutes from downtown Savannah. This guide walks you through the Sandpiper and Big Ferry trails, the impressive interpretive center, camping options under moss-draped oaks, and practical tips on ticks, seasons, and when to spot everything from painted buntings to dolphins. 
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Fourth of July Celebration
Skidaway Island State Park 52 Diamond Causeway Savannah, GA 31411 (MapQuest) (Google Maps)
11:00 am
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tremont Park Neighborhood Association (Tremont Park Community Center 2015 Paige Avenue) →
Savannah, GA Calendar, 2015 Paige Avenue, Savannah
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Cann Jackson Park Neighborhood Association Meeting (Meeting Cancelled) →
Savannah, GA Calendar Savannah, GA 31401
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Paradise Park Neighborhood Association (White Bluff Presbyterian Church 10710 White Bluff Road) →
Savannah, GA Calendar Savannah, GA 31401
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Free Entry at Fort Pulaski!
Fort Pulaski National Park P.O. Box 30757, Savannah, GA 31410
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City Hall Lighting: Independence Day →
Savannah, GA Calendar, 2 East Bay Street, Savannah -
Cannon Firing Demonstrations at Fort Pulaski
Fort Pulaski National Park Cannon demonstrations will take place inside Fort Pulaski. Parking is available at the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (101 Fort Pulaski Road, Savannah GA 31410).
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Savannah's Waterfront Independence Day Celebration →
Savannah, GA Calendar, Rousakis Riverfront Plaza, Savannah
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July 4th Fireworks – 250th Celebration →
Tybee Beach Pier and Pavilion, Tybrisa St, Tybee Island
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Summer Literacy Program
Coastal Empire Montessori Charter Savannah, GA 31405
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Liberty City Neighborhood Association Meeting (Liberty City Community Center 1401 Mills B Lane Blvd.) →
Savannah, GA Calendar, 1401 Mills B. Lane Blvd., Savannah
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Hudson Hill Neighborhood Association Meeting (Hudson Community Center 2227 Hudson Street) →
Savannah, GA Calendar, 2227 Hudson Street, Savannah
6:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Savannah
- Savannah Steel Eye Season-Best 4-Game Win Streak (wtoc.com)
- Savannah prepares for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations (wtoc.com)
- Roku City Savannah Bananas Experience for July 4 Games (thefifthskill.com)
Tybee Island
- 2026 sea turtle nesting season biggest ever on Tybee Island, officials announce (wsav.com)
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