Unforgettable - The Blog
Whether your preferred mode of arm-powered transportation is kayak, canoe or paddleboard, Florida’s Forgotten Coast is every paddler’s paradise! In fact, 80 percent of Franklin County’s 545 square miles are publicly owned, preserved wilderness areas. Our area is home to hundreds of miles of unspoiled rivers, creeks and coastal shallows…
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This is an exciting time of year for the Forgotten Coast, and an extremely important season for Florida marine life. May has arrived, and that marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season! Between May and September, female sea turtles will come ashore at night to lay eggs on Franklin…
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As you take sunset stroll down the deserted beach, your bare feet sink into powdery, sugar white sand. A splash in the clear blue Gulf waves catches your eye, and you look up to see a pod of dolphins frolicking nearby. As you stop to admire them, you spy a…
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Florida’s Forgotten Coast may be a laid-back destination, but that doesn’t mean we hit the hay as soon as the sun goes down! In fact, Franklin County is home to a thriving nightlife scene booming with open-late bars, restaurants and live music venues. If you’re a night owl visiting the…
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If you’re a nature lover planning a visit to the Forgotten Coast, be sure to add Tate’s Hell State Forest to your must-see list. Nestled between the Apalachicola and Ochlocknee Rivers in Franklin County, this breathtaking forest spans more that 202,000 acres. Managed by the Florida Forest Service, this protected…
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If the thought of freshly harvested, plump oysters, shrimp and blue crabs gets your mouth watering, it’s time to come down to the Forgotten Coast! Our area is renowned for fresh, local seafood, especially our world-famous Apalachicola oysters. Why are we up to “here” with shellfish? Because Apalachicola Bay is…
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Updated April 17, 2019 It seems as if Hurricane Michael left behind an apology gift for Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Michael’s storm surge dredged up a handful of 19th Century ships that washed ashore Dog Island during the 1899 Carrabelle Hurricane. These old wooden ships now sit in plain view near…
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Florida’s Forgotten Coast is home to hundreds of thousands of beautiful, protected acres filled with breathtaking regional wildlife. One of the best spots in Franklin County for nature-viewing explorers is beautiful Bald Point State Park. Nestled at the easternmost end of Franklin County on Alligator Point, where Ochlockonee Bay meets…
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Attention shoppers: Ready to shop ‘til you drop? Head on down to Florida’s Forgotten Coast, where we’re open for the business of shopping! Franklin County is truly shopaholic’s paradise. That’s because our area is home to an array of unique boutiques, fine art galleries, awesome antique stores and delightful shops…
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Spring has sprung! The flowers are in bloom, temps are on the rise and the sun is shining. ’Tis the season for tons of fun warm-weather events on Florida’s Forgotten Coast. In Franklin County, April and May are packed full of awesome activities, from beer festivals and music events to…
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