Georgia's Hidden Gem: Cumberland Island

Are you ready to go to a place where the price oftaken here as well. Cumberland is truly worth the trip
gas doesn't matter? Are you ready to escape theeven for photographers who live thousands of miles
noise and pollution of the city? If so you'll find peaceaway.
and relaxation on Cumberland Island. This islandIf you love to camp and hike you have one other
managed by the United States National Park Servicething to praise about Cumberland. You can camp at
only allows a certain number of visitors each day toSea Camp and hike the miles of natural trails that
keep the crowds low and the impact on the naturalwind through the woods and along the beaches.
environment to a minimum.Make sure to visit the historic Dungeness Manor and
If you are a lover of natural beaches, like thoseother sites like Revolutionary War sites. You can
found in the Outer Banks, you'll love the beaches ofeven tour a home once owned by Carnegie.
Cumberland. From the tree bone graveyard to theTo get to Cumberland take the ferry that leaves
wild birds you will find sites just the way Godfrom St. Mary's at 9:00 and 11:45. While on the Ferry
intended them to be with little or no disturbanceyou can view shrimp boats, dolphins, and a variety of
from man. Bring your snorkeling gear or rent a boatwildlife as well as enjoying the water. Once on the
to paddle around the natural beaches of the islands.island you can rent a bike or tour the island by foot,
Cumberland is also a must stop for any photographer.and don't forget about paddling around the island as
Some of Georgia's greatest pictures have beenwell.
taken here and some of your greatest shots will be