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"Hickory Hill Fire" At Cumberland Island National Seashore 95 Percent Contained

Submitted by NPT Staff on January 11, 2012 - 1:39pm

A fire reported at Cumberland Island National Seashore a week ago is almost fully contained, park officials said Wednesday.

Forest Fire Burns Across More Than 50 Acres At Cumberland Island National Seashore

Submitted by NPT Staff on January 7, 2012 - 11:24am

A wildfire has spread across more than 40 acres of Cumberland Island National Seashore off the Georgia coast, but officials don't expect it to grow much larger due to rising humidity levels.

Cumberland Island National Seashore Now Offering Interpretive Tours By Van and Open-Air Tram

Submitted by Anonymous on August 15, 2011 - 12:22am

Exploring Cumberland Island National Seashore off the Georgia coast is a little easier now that the park has begun offering interpretive tours via van and open-air tram.

Traveler's Checklist: Cumberland Island National Seashore

Submitted by Danny Bernstein on December 20, 2010 - 1:23am

Is Cumberland Island National Seashore harboring a secret, or is it merely the victim of bad karma? Or is it just a coincidence that three powerful men connected with the island died in their prime? What about the three structures, each named Dungeness, that burned under mysterious circumstances?

Finding Winter Bliss in a National Park Lodge

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on November 8, 2010 - 12:16am

Winter can be a blissful time to visit the national parks. You can head south, and enjoy the warm weather and simply pitch your tent, or you can head to the snow belt and explore the parks on skis or snowshoes. But where should you stay? We asked our lodging experts, David and Kay Scott, for their recommendations.

By the Numbers: Cumberland Island National Seashore

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on November 5, 2010 - 1:55am

Accessible only by boat, Georgia's Cumberland Island National Seashore features undeveloped beaches, maritime forests, huge marshes, historic structures, abundant wildlife, and more. Here are some numbers that tell the story.

Fall Spectacular: What's That Sound? Where To Listen To -- And Look For -- Wildlife in the National Parks

Submitted by Danny Bernstein on September 6, 2010 - 12:41am

In the fall, animals and birds prepare for winter. Bears eat constantly to fatten up before they slow down. Many birds are already on their migration path. Elk and other ungulates are preparing for the mating ritual, the rut. Take a look -- or stop and listen -- in many national parks this Fall and you'll catch a glimpse of this autumnal spectacular.

Creature Feature: A Lightning Whelk Knows What to Do With a Clam

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on June 18, 2010 - 3:36am

The lightning whelk, a sea snail with a lovely southpaw shell, is very proficient at finding, opening, and eating clams.

Luxury Lodging in Our National Parks

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on May 23, 2010 - 12:50am

Lodging in America’s national parks ranges from barebones tent cabins to fashionable lodges with upscale amenities. Choose the former and you may well end up with an evening meal of grilled hot dogs, pork and beans, a bag of Fritos, and a six-pack of Bud Light. Splurge on the latter and you could enjoy an evening with a gourmet meal accompanied by fine wine.

Creature Feature: The Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Faces an Uncertain Future

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on May 21, 2010 - 6:33am

The Kemp's ridley may be little as sea turtles go, but it's got big problems. It was already the world's most endangered marine turtle before the mammoth Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatened to wreak havoc on its vital habitat.

Reader Participation Day Bonus Survey: What Do You Think Of The President's Off-Shore Drilling Plan?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 1, 2010 - 12:36am

President Obama's announcement that he will pursue off-shore drilling along much of the Eastern Seaboard spurred this week's "bonus" Reader Participation Survey.

Wild Horses in a Georgia Wilderness? Cumberland Island National Seashore Completes Annual Count

Submitted by Jim Burnett on March 24, 2010 - 12:41am

Wild horses in a NPS site in Georgia? That may come as a surprise, but they've been in the area for centuries. The annual census of wild horses at Cumberland Island National Seashore has just been completed. How's the park's population of untamed equines doing these days?

Motorized Tours OK-ed for Cumberland Island National Seashore

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on June 21, 2009 - 1:30am

Acting on a Congressional mandate, the Park Service will begin offering motorized tours at Cumberland Island National Seashore as soon as the necessary funding can be arranged.