1. Hidden Beauty

Discover the serenity of our local ecosystem by prescribing yourself some down time with North Florida's premier place to book a Guided Kayak or Nature Tour with Kayak Amelia, located within the serene Talbot Islands State Parks. We highly recommend the Full Moon or Sunset Kayaking Tours, as well as one of their relaxing new Bike Eco-tours, where you will venture through an oak tree-shaded path and maybe even see a local gopher tortoise. The nice thing is that Kayak Amelia is geared toward beginners, so everyone can really join in on the fun while learning a thing or two about our very own amazingly wild backyard. Bring the company closer together with their Natural Teams Eco-Team Building program. To top it all off, Kayak Amelia is Green Office Certified. Ecotourism is always a fantastic way to spend some of your summer free time. For more information, go to kayakamelia. com or call 888.30.KAYAK.

2. Saddle Up And Unwind

Visit Amelia Island's only working ranch where you can see dolphins, shorebirds and other sea island wildlife. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of southern Amelia Island while you take a ride on one of the ranch's well-trained horses. Whether you just want to take a relaxing horseback ride or learn more about the island, the ranch's professional guides are trained to assist you. The Kelly Seahorse Ranch is located on a 200+ acre preserve within the scenic Amelia Island State Park. For more information, call 904.491.5166 or visit kellyranchinc.com.