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Cumberland Island National Seashore

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Cumberland Island is 17.5 miles long and totals 36,415 acres of which 16,850 are marsh, mud flats, and tidal creeks. It is well known for its sea turtles, abundant shore birds, dune fields, maritime forest, salt marshes, and historic structures.

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Contact Information

P.O. Box 806
Saint Marys, GA 31558
888-817-3421 - Visitor Information
912-882-4335 - Visitor Information


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Weather

Summers (May through September) are hot and humid. Winters are generally short and mild with variable precipitation and occasional "northeasters." Recommend layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, rain gear, and good walking shoes or light weight hiking boots.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Wilderness Area
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Backpacking
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Stargazing

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If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all. So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.