Talmadge Memorial Bridge

The Talmadge Memorial Bridge spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island. The original cantilever bridge was built in 1953; a replacement bridge, named the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, was completed in 1991.

Reflection of the bridge on a window of the riverfront building creates an interesting image.

Talmadge Memorial Bridge over the Savannah River

Window Reflections of the Bridge

Rails on Savannah Waterfront

The colony of Georgia began on Savannah’s waterfront in 1733. From fine dining to adult slushies to can’t-miss festivals, this famous cobblestone street has something for everyone.

Rails on Savannah’s River Street are historic remnants of the “River Street Rambler” freight line, which operated from 1889 until roughly 2001. Later used for a tourist streetcar from 2009 to 2015, the tracks are now largely abandoned or partially removed due to redevelopment.

Streetcar rails on River Street, Savannah

 

Visiting Savannah

We visited Savannah, Georgia, in February and will be posting images from there.

Savannah, a coastal city in Georgia, is separated from South Carolina by the Savannah River. It’s known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages, and antebellum architecture. The bicycle parking post and the waterfront stores are named after the city.

Bicycle Parking Post in Savannah

Savannah’s Historic Riverfront

Wayah Bald Lookout Tower

Wayah Bald has a vantage point of 5,342 ft. in elevation in the Nantahala National Forest, near Franklin, North Carolina. On a clear day, you can see north to the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and south into the rolling hills of Georgia. Here are images of an old stone fire tower, built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, to witness panoramic views of the southern Appalachian mountain chain. 

Wayah Bald Lookout Tower
Steps to Wayah Bald Lookout