Ruby Loves Adventure

Fort Clinch is one of those places that are so near to Jacksonville, we just had to get to it. It starts with a quick one hour drive from Jacksonville - to a place called Amelia Island.

My boyfriend actually found this place, being a history geek that he is, with the power of Google. He was actually looking for a place where we can stop by and sight see before the sunset cruise in Fernandina Beach.

There is an entrance fee per cars in the area - but its less than $5. It is a HUGE complex, with hiking trails within the area, and there is a long stretch of beach where you can just walk.

It was almost winter when we were there, so we didn't bother to bring swimsuits. It was a wee bit chilly walking at the beach but the boyfriend and I had it all to ourselves.

After walking for nearly 2 hours, we decided to go back to the Fort and continue on to the pier. The ranger recommended going there (the lovely person who helped us when we were paying the entrance fee for the car) so we hurried to get there and walk to the boardwalk. It was another 5 minute drive from the Fort, and another few minutes walk to reach the end of the boardwalk and back.