Apalachicola Bay

by Kevin McCarthy

From the union of the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers at the Georgia-Florida state line, the mighty Apalachicola River flows unimpeded for about 100 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. At the river’s mouth lies Apalachicola Bay and Florida’s “Forgotten Coast,” known for world-class seafood and seemingly endless miles of pristine beaches, shallow estuaries, and protected forests. In Apalachicola Bay, author Kevin McCarthy takes us through the history of the bay’s sites and communities. Come along and discover: The cities and communities of Franklin County—Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, Lanark, and St. James Island—which have retained the charm of old Florida as they adapt to changing times. The area’s barrier islands—St. Vincent, St. George, Dog Island—which are true ecological treasures and harbor exotic Sambar deer, endangered red wolves, 300-pound loggerhead turtles, as well as more than 200 bird species and 400 plant species. The Apalachicola River, Apalachicola National Forest, and A