A very special place for me is St. Simons Island . . .

For breathtaking pictures of the St. Simons Lighthouse, complete with a comprehensive history, visit the website of the St. Simons Lighthouse.

At the Golden Isles Navigator Directory of History and Other Tall Tales, you can read the history of Christ Church, learn the secrets of Gascoigne Bluff, or discover best selling author Eugenia Price.

The Ft. Frederica National Monument outlines the history of Frederica, which was established in 1736 to protect the rest of Georgia and South Carolina from the Spanish in Florida.

The Georgia Fact Sheet teaches the history of Georgia beginning when it entered the Union on January 2, 1788, as the fourth state. The site features the physical geography of the land, the climate, plants and animals, population, education, sports and recreation, and much more.

For information on fishing, visit the Golden Islands Weekly Fishing site. The site features visitor maps, weather forecasts, and local fishing guides.

The Guide to Coastal Georgia contains a high tides guide, a coastal events calendar, destinations guide, and even information about the Okefenokee Swamp.

Golden Isles at a Glance is a "directory of history, art, and things to do in the beautiful Golden Isles."

At the Brunswick/Golden Isles Visitors Guide, you can take a virtual tour of the islands, complete with area maps and pictures. A calendar of events, recipes of the area, and even ghost stories are also available.

If you enjoy walking or running, be sure to visit the Running Guide to the Golden Isles. You'll discover the best places to jog along the beach or for a long run as well as a listing of where not to run.

Robin Nobles is a freelance writer who specializes in the Internet. She can be reached at robinnobles@robinsnest.com.