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Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve is a 6,110-acre (2,470 ha) coastal plain estuary, located in the U.S. State of Georgia, protected on its seaward side by a Pleistocene barrier island. It was established in 1976.Arrange your visit to Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve and discover more family-friendly attractions in Sapelo Island using our Sapelo Island tour builder tool.
Sapelo Island is the fourth largest Georgia barrier island and one of the most pristine. The reserve is made up of salt marshes, maritime forests and beach dune areas. Not only is the island rich in natural history, but also in human history dating back 4,000 years.
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Enjoy the ferry ride over to the island. The tour was amazing learned so much and was able to stop and see alot of the island
Enjoy the ferry ride over to the island. The tour was amazing learned so much and was able to stop and see alot of the island more »
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Beautiful island and people lived there for 20 years
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Wonderful place
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