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Imagine an island...................Cumberland Island, Georgia

By Julie Chapman

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Julie Chapman Broker BK3273954

May 18, 2010 01:08 AM

Imagine an island the size of Manhattan that allows no more than 300 visitors a day.

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Imagine an island with no paved roads and no access except by boat.

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Imagine an island with white sandy beaches and beautiful dunes.

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Imagine this island with feral horses walking on the same paths you walk on.

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Imagine a beach so long that the eye cannot see the entire length due to the curvature of the earth.

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Imagine a beach where you cannot buy anything and you cannot leave any trash behind.

Stop imagining and start packing.......because all of this is real off the coast of Georgia on a National Seashore named Cumberland Island. For those of you who have not had the pleasure, make your reservation through the National Park Service and take a day trip or if you like camping, spend up to a week on the Cumberland Island Georgia.

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Tom Priester

Paradise Sharks - Jupiter, FL

Paradise Sharks

Julie, thank you for sharing. Cumberland Island is AWESOME, I have not been for quite a while but it is a definite MUST SEE for those visiting the Florida/Georgia coastal region.

May 18, 2010 01:11 AM

For Buyers Only Realty

FOR BUYERS ONLY REALTY - Saint Augustine, FL

Sharon Stevens & Dwight Cole

thanks for sharing. I often do daytrips to Cumberland Island.... it is beautiful!

May 18, 2010 01:15 AM

Julie Chapman

Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

Tom,

I am amazed that peopple who live here have never visited. We go both by ferry and by jet ski......

Sharon,

It is beautiful and such a great place to spend a quiet day away from crowds.

May 18, 2010 01:25 AM

Marlene Hoffman - Naples Beach Condos

Downing-Frye Realty, Inc. - Naples, FL

Julie, this is an absolutely gorgeous area. I didn't know about it so I learned something new today. Thank you!

May 18, 2010 01:35 AM

Don MacLean

New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA

Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Picture perfect in every sense

worth a trip just to visit the island

enjoy the day

May 18, 2010 02:03 AM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Julie,

This sounds like a place that one could get lost on. Lost in thought and relaxation and eye candy. I need to set aside some time to visit the island.

May 18, 2010 01:08 PM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

Oh wow! We have "disappearing islands". They're in the Intracoastal Waterway, and disapper when the tide rises, as the water comes in through Ponce Inlet. But we have nothing like this! Imagine seeing wild horses! You said they're "feral". So I assume you can't get near them? Or have they become accustomed to people enough to take a treat from your hand? =)

May 18, 2010 05:19 PM

Marlene,

Cumberland is a National Seashore and one of our country's least known treasures. I am glad to share.

Don M.,

That is just a small part of the island. I have previous posts on other parts of the island - both by land and by sea (jetski). It is an amazing and fabulous place to visit.

Don R.,

This is a trip like no other - but make plans - Cumberland can be booked up to 6 months in advance to access the island.

May 19, 2010 12:57 AM

Lisa,

When I mean feral they are not natural to the area but were brought there by the families who lived on the island. Mrs. Carnegie in her will set free her horses and these are many generations later descendants of those domesticated animals.

You are not allowed to feed anything on Cumberland. These horses are not tame in any way - do you see how they are passing me but not really excited about having their photos taken. I keep my distance and respect them as well as species of wildlife on the island as is required by the National Park Service.

You should read about Cumberland Island - it has a fasincating history.....starting with Indians.....

May 19, 2010 01:02 AM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing. Wish we were there today.

Spring is blooming in Maryland.

May 23, 2010 03:12 AM

Roy,

I am glad Maryland is in full bloom for you today. Thanks for stopping by.

May 23, 2010 10:32 AM

Imagine an island...................Cumberland Island, Georgia

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