The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Have you read our summer newsletter yet? In it, we look forward to sand and sun, watching nestlings grow at the rookery at Norm’s Pond, surf fishing, spotting swamp rose mallows, and kayaking through the marshes. More here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHJLxAg3w0/I-c4SNG2loHEGgBPE4jLwA/view

06/04/2026

With the days getting longer, there’s now more time after dinner to hop on a bike and find a great spot to watch the sunset. Norm’s Pond can be a great place to watch the sun slip away while the birds in the rookery settle down for the night. Just stepping down to the dock or taking a short walk along Beach Road will reward you with great sunset views over the marshes to the west.

06/03/2026

Our first-ever Future Marine Biologist Workshop is now open for booking for July 28 – August 1! Geared towards kids ages 10-14, this special event is designed to give your future marine biologist the ultimate week of costal discovery. Our Naturalist staff has planned tons of activities and hands-on lessons to give ocean-loving kids an immersive marine scientist experience!
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Check out our website and call or email the lodge for more details.

06/02/2026

The tidal waterways surrounding Little St. Simons Island brim with wildlife and adventure. Join the LSSI Naturalists on a guided paddling trip to explore the world of the saltmarsh in our fleet of closed-hull and sit-on-top kayaks.

05/29/2026

With the ocean warming and more fish on the move, surf fishing is ramping up for the summer. Our team of Naturalists lead guided fishing adventures as the tides and conditions suit, setting you up with the right gear to help you reel in a redfish, flounder, or spotted sea trout. 🎣
Are you booking your next LSSI vacation? You can check our website to see which activities will be in-season during your stay!

05/27/2026

Each of our six historic cottages features refined amenities to make you feel at home in the wild landscapes of Little St. Simons Island. Unplug and nurture connections with friends, family, and nature. You can book an individual room for a private getaway, or reserve an entire cottage for your family and friends to escape to nature together. Ask the staff about the history of your cottage during your Island Orientation!

05/21/2026

Did you know? Loggerhead Sea Turtle mothers crawl onto the shore to lay their eggs. They excavate a hole at the base of the dunes, deposit their eggs, cover the nest with sand, and then crawl back to the ocean. They typically lay 3-5 clutches of eggs over the course of a summer. All of this typically takes place in the safety of darkness, but occasionally a mama turtle won’t make it back to the water before the sun comes up. LSSI staff were lucky to catch this glimpse of a “dawn nester” on her way back to sea!
Our staff are trained and permitted to conduct sea turtle research. It’s important not to disturb sea turtles or disrupt their nesting behaviors. If you see a nesting turtle, stand back to watch from a respectful distance.
📸 : Sea Turtle Technician Jennie Hudson

05/19/2026

We just wrapped up our spring photography workshop and the results speak for themselves! Check out the photos from the event!
We thank Steve Barten for leading this great workshop again. Each attendee added species to their life lists and captured photos to remember LSSI forever. This time of year is perfect for photographing migrant species, the wading bird rookery, spring wildflowers, and the verdant coastal landscapes we all cherish.
Want to participate? Keep an eye out for next year’s dates here and on our website (link in bio).
📸 : Steve Barten Photography

05/15/2026

We love watching migration spectacles along the coast at LSSI. Birdwatching has been excellent this spring, and some species are already nesting while others continue to pass through on their way further north. Yellow-throated Warblers are one of our favorite migrants that nest on the Island. If you watch closely, you can spot them construct hanging nests in the Spanish moss! 🪺
📸 : Naturalist Kevin Reifenberg