November - 2019

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum - a Little History and a Lot of Fun

Many people aren’t aware of the rich history of St. George Island and the rest of the Forgotten Coast. The Camp Gordon Johnston World World II Museum is a hidden gem located just across from Carabelle Beach. It is just a short ride from your St. George Island vacation rental and this museum is a place that the whole family can enjoy. Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 as an army training center for the training of amphibious soldiers. The camp trained nearly a quarter of a m

Pesky Hunger Pangs? Try the Pesky Pelican!

Unfortunately, the Pesky Pelican has closed due to inappropriate behavior by it's owners. We do not condone the actions of the owners and unfortunately we can no longer recommend the restaurant. We’ve talked about restaurants on St. George Island, and we’ve talked about restaurants in Apalachicola, but have you tried the Pesky Pelican in Eastpoint? The Pesky Pelican is located on highway 98 about three miles east of the Big Bend Scenic Byway (the road that leads over the brid