Jekyll Island hosts an incredible island-wide treasure hunt every year, and right now is the time to be searching! Island Treasures in Georgia has been taking place every year for over a decade and has become a winter tradition for both visitors and locals. Come test your scavenger hunt skills with this incredible island event.

There is an island-wide treasure hunt happening right now on Jekyll Island that is unlike anything else in Georgia.
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Island Treasures in Georgia runs from January 1st through February 28th and it's an all-ages event throughout Jekyll Island.
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Back in the 1900s, fishermen on the east coast would use hollow glass balls attached to their nets as markers for fishing.
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Every so often, a glass float would break away and wash ashore, becoming the ultimate treasure for beachcombers!
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Even in the 1950s, collecting these glass floats was a huge pastime for hobbyists.
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Today, hand-picked artists from across the states are chosen by Jekyll Island to create one-of-a-kind glass orbs for the annual treasure hunt.
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The glass floats will be hidden in certain areas throughout the island every day in order for lucky visitors to track down and keep!
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There are certain places on the island where you can find these glass treasures—here are a few to give you a better idea of where to look.
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Gather your friends and family and head to Jekyll Island to see if you can find any glass blown treasures this year.
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Have you participated in Island Treasures in Georgia before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! Or if you want more information about this unique island treasure hunt, then click here to visit the Jekyll Island webpage.

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Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527, USA