10-17-26 So close to…read morehome and what a beautiful and peaceful Wildlife Preserve. Hubby and I always like to explore the area around our new home. This place ended up being a pleasant surprise. Especially the bird-watch area and the lookout where we saw all the alligators. (See attached video) We lived a very short distance from the Everglades in South Florida but never witnessed this many in one place. Better yet this hidden gem is FREE! Wow who could say that about anything worth seeing these days. We definitely will be back again soon.

Had a rental car and took the short drive out of the city to do the loop. Well maintained road that…read moreprovided great wildlife and scenic marsh views. Gators, birds, plantation ruins-it's all here. Not a place to take an Uber as you'll want to be able to stop, get out and take in the sights. If you're a birder, take your binoculars. Wish I had mine!

This was a great playground to stop at with my young son en route from SC to FL. It's close to…read morehighways and has a nice public bathroom. Great play structure and a zip line for ages 5-12. There seemed to be a walking trail and there was a little free library.

We visited the park on a beautiful day driving up from Pooler. We specifically visited the park to…read moreplay disc golf. The course is mainly across the street from the actual park so it's best to park along the road. The course is very technical and has tons of water. Almost every hole has lots of water or at least some swamp like areas. There are many bridges and narrow fairways. It's not the best course for beginners. There are few places you can just let it fly without fear of losing your disc. The course is in pretty good shape. There were no maps in the mailbox at the beginning of the course, so it was tricky a few times figuring out where to go and the last hole was completely confusing. There is a port-a-potty about half way though the course which is nice. The park itself is nice with a play ground, walking trails, biking trails, a gazebo and a rec room that you can rent out for birthdays and such. The park also offers bikes and canoes you can rent. We did not see any alligators but there are "watch out for alligator" signs all over the park and disc golf course.

Great park for a walk. There's a number of routes you can take depending on how much you want to…read morewalk. While I didn't see any, there's signs to beware of alligators.

Tom Triplett Park is such a great spot for families and outdoor fun. There's a nice paved path that…read moregoes all the way around the pond, perfect for walking or biking. The playground has swings and slides that our grandson loves, and there's also frisbee golf, tennis courts, and wooded trails for walking or biking. One of our favorite parts is how close the train tracks are--you can hear and see the train go by, which our grandson thinks is the best! He also enjoys feeding the turtles in the pond. You'll usually see people fishing and plenty of birds hanging around the water looking for fish. It's just a peaceful, fun park with a little something for everyone.

Good place for a wooded walk with lots of side paths, quiet, and off-leash dogs…read more We came here late on Sunday morning in late October. The weather was perfect: cool, sunny, and light humidity. I wore a sweatshirt which ended up being hot by the end but a good protection against mosquitoes. The trail information signs do not have maps. The only small offshoot we saw that was labeled officially was loop 2 near the entrance. The other offshoots only have the wooden markers, no numbers or anything else. We went down loop 2 from the second entrance. It's a narrow trail but good timing for us because we came across people with 2 dogs and a 3rd off lease who "just barks" at people. All the trails had trees of varying sizes in the way. There was once a pile of trees to climb over but it was surprisingly sturdy. Another time there was one that I had to shimmy over. It was about hip height to me. There are a bunch of geocaches here but most look like they are off trail. We found a backup one hanging from a tree just after climbing over the wood pile at the far end, but no pen. Next time: I'll bring a lighter long-sleeved shirt and try more offshoots.

Awhile back, I noticed the trail sign for Blue Sky Preserve peaking out of Fort Argyle Road while…read morevisiting Nine Apparel and Black Rifle Coffee Co. I made a mental note and researched it when I got home. Surprisingly, I could not find much information on this trail since it looked like a well marked path with a proper sign. I saw a few pictures on the internet and an article in the news about the construction of the project. It was not even in my trusty AllTrails App! Both frustrated and intrigued, I naturally decided to investigate for myself for today's edition of Adventure Friday! Despite the crappy, rainy weather this morning, I packed up my little one in the car with plenty of snacks (don't forget to pack a lot of snacks if you are hiking with a toddler, no joke) and convinced a friend to join me with her little baby. Parking - There is a small lot by the trail head that could probably fit a handful of cars. The lot is not paved. There is a big lot across the street, but I'm not sure if that was intended for the spill over, so I'm not telling you to go over there, but maybe if you get a coffee at Black Rifle, maybe they'll let you park the car there for awhile? You probably only need it though if you organize a group to go though. We were the only ones there today at the time. Trail Description - This trail system can be found just across the street from Nine Apparel and Black Rifle Coffee Co. It's actually across the street from their parking lot. According to the information board on site, the Blue Sky Preserve is 641 acres and the trail consists of two trail legs and four trail loops all marked with colored markers which are as follows: Trail Leg 1 (blue) - 0.41 miles Trail Leg 2 (green) - 0.9 miles Trail Loop 1 (yellow) - 0.42 miles Trail Loop 2 (orange) - 0.29 miles Trail Loop 3 (pink) - 0.16 miles Trail Loop 4 (white) - 0.32 miles Previously owned by various timber companies who used it primarily for agriculture and light timber production, The Blue Sky Preserve was purchased by Chatham County for greenspace and provides a habitat for rare and endangered species. The property consists of Tidal Rivers, Freshwater Tidal Marsh, Blackwater Rivers and Swamp, Bottomland Hardwood Forest and Forested Depressional Wetlands and lots of natural pine can be found there. Difficulty Level - Easy (IMHO). Flat all the way through. Mommas & Poppas, it is no paved, so NOT stroller friendly, in my opinion. I would think it would be too wild of a ride for the babies, even if you had a stroller like a BOB. Save yourselves the trouble of unpacking a stroller and use a baby carrier instead. What we did - We completed all but Loop 1. It took us about an hour with toddler starting and stopping, breaking for snacks along the way. Beware - We saw a snake slithering away in a big hole on the side on Leg 1 (blue trail). Still getting used to snakes around here. It is not the mountains, but grateful that we have trails like BSP to walk around and get some fresh air! Go on, take a hike!

Forsyth Park is a must visit when I'm in Savannah…read more It is such a beautiful spot for a relaxing stroll, photos, people watching, and just taking in the city. The fountain is iconic, the trees and Spanish moss are gorgeous, and the shaded walking paths make it easy to slow down and enjoy the park. Lots of people were taking graduation photos while I was there, and I totally get why. It is such a pretty backdrop. Definitely worth stopping by, even if it's just for a quick walk and a few photos.

Ok parking can be a bit hard, only negative…read more I love this place. The Spanish moss, vendors, soft southern grass, atmosphere, this place is what a city park should be. 5 star must see

The site we had was close to the pool and laundry room which we used both, the site we had was…read morelevee and mowed nicely backed up to the small lake. The young lady at office was very polite, and the guy driving around on the golf cart picked up trash very morning was and ask us every day if we needed any thing. The only thing I wish they had was 1 cart in the laundry room with a bar across the top to hang clothes on when you took them out of dryer. Still great place to stay.

Friendly staff, clean park, great amenities, and the lake views are amazing. Highly recommend this…read morepark!!

Fun mile loop around the pond. Didn't see any alligators but lots of birds, turtles and lily pads…read more Nice shaded hike around the pond

We love going on the kayaking tour with outside Hilton head! We have been on the two hour guided…read moretour 10+ times and each time we see something new and different. Would highly recommend requesting Helen as she is the best tour guide and tailor the content to the interest of the group! Our favorite time to go is low tide as you see so much more wildlife. We will definitely be going on this tour many more times!

I learned a lot about dolphins because the boat captain/guide was very knowledgeable. He kept…read moreeveryone entertained. We saw dolphins in several locations. I'd absolutely recommend this cruise!

The Garden of Fragrance is located on the western boundary of Forsyth Park. Planning for the garden…read morebegan after Jessie Dixon Saylor visited a garden for the blind near Ferndale, Washington and was inspired to create one in Savannah. She brought back the idea to her garden club, the Garden Club Council of Chatham County who enlisted Mr. Georges Bignault to design the garden as his final work as a Landscape Architect. The garden was dedicated on April 3, 1963 at which time it was known as the Fragrant Garden for the Blind in Savannah. Filled with scented flowers and plants, the garden was created specifically to appeal to people with limited sight. Plants include Meyer lemon trees, winter daphne, mountain witch alder, cape jasmine, ginger lily, Florida anise, roses, lillies, irises, violets, and rhododendrons. The names of the plants are listed in English, Latin, and Braille. There is also a fountain and benches. The garden is surrounded by three walls that were the remnants of a local military company's fake forts built in 1915 to train Savannah's Volunteer Guard. The garden is located in the west fort while the east fort became the Forsyth Fort Visitor Center which has a stage and a cafe. The garden's fourth side is an ornamental iron fence. The entrance to the garden is the iron gates from the Old Union Station were donated in memory of Frances Smith Littlefield by members of her garden club and friends. Union Station was a 1902 Spanish Revival passenger train station that was once a Savannah landmark but was demolished in 1963 to make way for Interstate 16. For a number of years the garden was neglected and run down. In 2002 the Park and Tree Department in collaboration with the Trustees Garden Club and the Junior League began much needed renovations. A garden plan was designed by John McEllen. Surfaces were pressure washed, painted, and new fragrant plants were added. The Trustees Garden Club provided an endowment of $5000.00 for the future upkeep of the garden. You can visit the garden for free Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. It is closed holidays and weekends.

I love walking through this beautiful garden when I walk around Forsyth Park. The garden is always…read morewell maintained and many plants and trees in bloom. Yesterday the garden was visited by a SCAD class and their professor. It was interesting to see the plants the students chose to sketch. A young couple had their engagement photos taken on the other side of the garden. You never know what you will experience in Savannah and this garden is always a nice break from the hustle of the city. Thank you to the trustees that have saved this beauty for our beloved city.