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Cumberland Island National Seashore: Georgia's Untouched Barrier Island Paradise

Cumberland Island National Seashore: Georgia s Untouched Barrier Island Paradise

Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island, Cumberland Island National Seashore, is an unspoiled paradise. A camper's dream, ideal for family day trips, and a serene retreat for couples—it's no surprise the wealthy Carnegie family chose it as their 19th-century escape, leaving behind the historic Dungeness Ruins. Encompassing 36,415 acres of marshes, mudflats, and tidal creeks, it offers 17 miles of pristine, wide sandy beaches you'll often have to yourself. The interior features lush maritime forests and enigmatic, jagged tree-lined paths straight out of a Game of Thrones scene.


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