Fort Clinch SP is a beautiful old growth forest and beach all in one, just not at the same time. There is an Atlantic Beach side where sites are close together, and then the River side sites that are huge and are heavily shaded by the trees and vines, moss, palms and foilage. Here we got to see our first Armadillo ever.
The drive to the campground is almost exclusively through the canopy cover that arches over the width of this road is covered with moss giving the place a bit of an eerie feeling. Hiking trails crisscross throughout the park and the 25mph speed limits make it great for bike riding, even though there is no shoulder or bike path. One can hike to the Fort from the campground and also on several nature trails. The campground bath house is among the best we have ever had in a state park and there were two washer dryers to boot.
The park is a perfect setup for the leisure biker while at the same time accomplishing 10 miles even with one gear as the weather caused a bit of stickiness in the works. The beautifully calm ride starts out with the 3 mile beautiful ride under the canopy right to the beach and then down the beach side road (no traffic) to Fletcher Park. Turning around, there are 2 watering/eateries holes along the way (Salt Life Food Shack and the Sandbar) before you head home under the Fort CLinch Canopy. This type of logistical setup is perfect for us. And there was even a Circle K to pick up some milk before the Canopy Ride and the Owlette viewing site.
Tender fingertips and 3 gigs in, as the 2 J’s, (Bo And Julie) increased exponentially to 4 J’s in the last week when John and I (J’Lisa) came in on the scene. So refreshing to make music with our friends as last evening we played at the Fernandina Beach(FB) American Legion. The 4 J’s will be on our reunion tour through the end of April as we have a few more gigs in FB. It’s hard to believe that it has been almost 3 years since the final hurrah of Treacherous Edges in 2019 and all J’s are overjoyed to be together again.
Travels with Vinny VanGo 