DRIFTWOOD BEACH: A SPECTACULAR ISLAND ESCAPE On the northern end of Jekyll Island , Driftwood Beach presents a hauntingly beautiful scene, where ancient oaks and pine trees, weathered and gnarled, are natural monuments along the shoreline. Sculpted by wind and surf, this eerie yet elegant landscape offers a surreal setting for photography, contemplation, or connection with nature – and it’s the best part of the island for witnessing a colorful sunrise. Salt-bleached branches twist against the sky like something out of a dreamscape – perfect for an afternoon siesta in a hammock. To make the most of your visit, be sure to check the tide schedule. This special beach is only accessible at low tide. LITTLE WHITE HOUSE: A PRESIDENTIAL SANCTUARY Drawn to Warm Springs for rest and relaxation, President Franklin D. Roosevelt found it so special that it became his annual retreat, now known as Roosevelt’s Little White House State Historic Site . The town’s tranquil setting – along with soaking in the area’s warm natural springs – offered President Roosevelt relief from his debilitating polio. You can now tour the modest cottage where America’s 32nd president spent his final days. In the historic site’s museum, you can view his hand-controlled Ford convertible, a 1930s radio, and the famously unfinished portrait of FDR that captured a nation’s grief. 52 #EXPLOREGEORGIA TOP TO BOTTOM: DRIFTWOOD BEACH, JEKYLL ISLAND | CALEB JONES; ROOSEVELT’S LITTLE WHITE HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE, WARM SPRINGS | EXPLORE GEORGIA
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