Cumberland Island National Seashore

There's A New Trail Map For Cumberland Island National Seashore

Thanks to the hard work of the Georgia Conservancy, there's a new trail map to Cumberland Island National Seashore, complete with trail descriptions.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2017 2:00am

Hurricane Matthew Bearing Down On Mainland, National Park Units Shuttering

Hurricane Matthew was expected to strengthen into a category 4 hurricane by the time it reaches Florida, leading many units of the National Park System from Florida into North Carolina to batten down for the storm.

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By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2016 1:32pm

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National Parks Closing Ahead Of Hurricane Matthew

Hurricane Matthew's continued march north through the Caribbean spurred national parks in the Southeastern United States to plan closures if the storm stays on track.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2016 1:11pm

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What Exactly Is A Maritime Forest?

You can find them at Cape Cod National Seashore, Fire Island National Seashore, Assateague Island National Seashore, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Lookout National Seashore, and Cumberland Island National Seashore. But what exactly is a maritime forest and how to they survive in these salty environments?

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2016 2:00am

Reader Survey Day: Which Is Your Favorite National Seashore?

While there are more national seashores (10) than national lakeshores (4), there still aren't a lot of them when you consider there are 410 units in the National Park System. That said, which is your favorite national seashore, and why?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 2nd, 2016 11:29am

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Can Summertime Be Far Off....?

National Parks are renowned for their sunsets, and this one seen from the Dungeness Dock at Cumberland Island National Seashore off the Georgia coast helps explain why.

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By NPT Staff - February 7th, 2015 6:04pm

Some Southern National Parks To Put On Your Travel Calendar

With long, cold, snowy months descending on the northern half of the country, it's not a bad time to cast your eyes to the south and national parks where you can find warm weather, sandy beaches, and plenty of sunshine.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2014 3:00am

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Winter Lodging In The National Parks: The Choices Are Many And Intriguing

What’s your ideal place to stay for a wintry escape into the National Park System? Is it a cozy cabin with fireplace and ample wood, or perhaps something in a warmer climate with views of sun-kissed turquoise waters? Or does your desire lie somewhere in-between? Fortunately, the park system is large and diverse. Finding that perfect home-away-from-home for a winter adventure may come down to deciding if you like it cold and snowy, or hot and sandy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 18th, 2014 9:24am

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Op-Ed|The National Park Service And Wilderness: 50 Years Of Neglect

After 50 years, you would expect that the U.S. National Park Service (NPS), which administers the largest inventory of wilderness in the world, would have the best wilderness management program in the world. But, you would be very wrong.

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By NPT Staff - October 20th, 2014 9:38am

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Volunteer Labor At Olympic National Park And Outsourcing Ranger Tours At Cumberland Island National Seashore

National parks, strapped for funding, are turning more to volunteer labor and outsourcing jobs previously conducted by rangers to make ends meet.

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By NPT Staff - September 8th, 2014 7:00pm

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.