Tybee Vacation Information Center

While Tybee doesn’t allow dogs on the beach, they do take care of their paw-footed friends. TVR is announcing two new Tybee Bark Parks at the north end of the island, near the River’s End Campground and RV Park at the corner of Fort Street and Van Horne. The Small Bark Park is for dogs less than 20 pounds, while the large Bark Park is for larger dogs or small dogs who think they are large dogs.

At a later date, there will be a dedication, and organizers will be working together to add furnishings, a gazebo, artwork, and doggie fountains. Signs will be placed directing guests to the parks. For information call 912-786-5852.

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Load up the entire family for an old fashioned, summertime experience in the comfort of your vehicle! Come to the Tybee “Drive-In” at the North beach.

SEPTEMBER 11th: Summer Rental

Admission is $10 per vehicle or $5 per individual. The main parking lot opens for movie going vehicles at 7:00 pm.

Walkers and bikers may enter at North Beach Grill gate, at beach crossovers, or main parking lot gate. Come early to grab a good spot, get a bite to eat and take a walk on the beach. Optional movie Concession sales will be provided by North Beach Grill, including popcorn, snacks & soft drinks.

WALKERS BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR, BUG SPRAY AND RADIO!!!!!! It will be big screen projection and low frequency FM radio broadcasting. Movie starts at sundown (no later than 9:00 pm) and profits go to benefit the restoration of the Tybee Post Theater.

For more information contact the Friends of the Tybee Theater at 912-323-7727 or 912-655-0144.

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It is time again for the Blue vs. Gray End of Summer Celebration at Fort Pulaski National Monument!

Saturday, August 30th - Sunday, August 31st
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

To help celebrate the end of the summer season, the staff at Fort Pulaski National Monument invite you to attend a special “Blue vs. the Gray” Celebration on Labor Day weekend (August 30-31, 2008).

Activities at Fort Pulaski will include cannon firings, skirmish drills, Civil War soldier talks, and guided fort tours. Activities are scheduled from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The highlight of the day will be an 1862-style baseball game between members of the 48th New York and the 8th Georgia Regiments.

The “historic” game begins at 11:00 AM, followed by a 12:00noon game for kids and families. The public is invited to be a part of history and play a game of baseball inside Fort Pulaski. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and non-alcoholic beverages.

During the Civil War soldiers at Fort Pulaski often played baseball to escape the boredom of garrison life. One of the earliest known photographs of a baseball game was taken inside Fort Pulaski, and featured members of the 48th New York Volunteer Infantry. Baseball was popular before the Civil War in the Northeastern United States, but its popularity spread rapidly as thousands of young men from other parts of the country joined the ranks.

The baseball game on Saturday, September 1, will feature vintage 1862 rules. The hurler (pitcher) must throw underhand. The ball was literally pitched like a horseshoe. Overhand pitching was not allowed until 1884. Gloves were not used, so a “club nine” (team) was awarded an out by either catching the ball on the fly or after one bounce. The batter was known as a “striker,” and ground balls were called “daisy cutters,” Though the phrases and rules have changed, the great tradition of baseball lives on today.

Regular Admission Fee to Ft. Pulaski Applies.

Fort Pulaski National Monument Home Page

This is a wonderful family event! Don’t forget Tybee will also have Fireworks at the Pier on Sunday of Labor Day Weekend so make sure to stick around for that!

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Love water sports? Looking for a place to come and play? Tybee Island can offer you a variety of water activities for your vacation fun.

Swimming - We’re an island with 5 miles of beaches. Swim to your heart’s content.

Parasailing - What a thrill this is. If you’ve never done it, you must try it–it’s like flying; just you, the view and the quiet, and no matter your age, you can do it. You’re strapped into a bucket type seat that’s attached to a giant parachute. A boat then pulls you from the beach out into the air and wallah–you’re flying. We have two companies: Zodiac Adventure Tours (912) 655-2316 at Lazaretto Creek’s Old Tybee Road, and Tybee Island Parasailing and Water Sports (912) 675-6195 at #5 Tybrisa St. The latter will pick you up and deliver you back–no parking.

Water Skiing - Ski Savannah has USA water ski certified instructors so you can learn to ski, or if  you already know how, have a go at it in the waters fo the Atlantic. Reservations are required: 912-704-7288, at the Bull River Marina.

Wakeboard/Kneeboard/Tubing - Let Ski Savannah let you try the newest in water sports. Reservations are required: 912-704-7288, at the Bull River Marina.

Kayaking - What a great way to see the marshland creeks, rivers and Little Tybee Island AND fun for the whole family. Zodiac Adventure Tours at Old Tybee Rd. offers kayaking as does Sea Kayak at5 1102 Hwy. 80. For Zodiac call 912-655-2316; for Sea Kayak call 912-786-8732.

Jet Ski - Like to go fast? Take a jet ski on the water and go! Race through ocean waves or skim through the Savannah Sound–enjoy the scenery from the water. Call Tybee Jet Ski located at 1 Old Tybee Rd-912-786-8062. Tybee Island Parasailing and Water Sports offers a different kind of jet skiing: a Banana Boat. Call 912-675-6195.

Boating - rent a boat, ride in a boat, fish in a boat-we have it! Click here for information: fishing and boating.

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