THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
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Cumberland Island National Seashore today announced a 30-day public comment period on two voluntary proposed land exchanges.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore has finalized a new Visitor Use Management Plan that amends the 1984 General Management Plan and establishes clear, adaptive strategies for visitor access, recreation and resource protection to this historic and ecologically rich barrier island.
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2026 annual archery hunt opens applications on July 1
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service is expanding opportunities for qualified volunteers and permitted participants to assist with the management and humane removal of invasive and overabundant species at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana, and Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia.
Official NPS sourceCumberland Island National Seashore (Park) has extended the public comment period on the Visitor Use Management Plan to Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Official NPS sourceCumberland Island National Seashore (Park) is providing the public with a final opportunity to comment on the Visitor Use Management Plan from Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, to Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.
Official NPS sourcePlum Orchard reopens after work to stabilize the shoreline through bioengineering, livable landscape and plantings.
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Closure of mainland parking lot for construction and rehab
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Cumberland Island National Seashore will close Plum Orchard Dock for living shoreline work starting Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore will begin the process of cataloging and curating the natural and cultural resources collected by long-time island resident Carol Ruckdeschel.
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Cumberland Island National Seashore (the Park), a unit of the National Park Service (NPS) will begin the process of cataloging and curating the natural and cultural resources collected by long-time island resident Carol Ruckdeschel.
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To honor their service, military members have hunt fee waived
Official NPS sourcePark reopens for day trips, Lands & Legacies tours and camping at Sea Camp and Stafford Beach. Wilderness sites and trails north of Stafford Beach closed for cleanup
Official NPS source(St. Marys, GA)-In preparation of Hurricane Milton and the subsequent impacts to Camden County, Cumberland Island National Seashore will be closed starting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 until further notice. A mandatory evacuation is in place.
Official NPS sourceThe island opens to day visitors after storm cleanup. The north end of the island is closed to visitation as cleanup continues.
Official NPS sourceSt. Marys, GA – Cumberland Island National Seashore (the Park), a unit of the national park system is seeking public feedback on four proposed land exchanges during a civic engagement period. Within the legislative boundary of the Park there are portions of the island that are state owned, privately owned, or owned by other federal entities. By exchanging property with private landowners, the NPS seeks to relocate private interests to other areas where it is more appropriate and less impactful on visitors
Official NPS sourceSt. Marys, GA – Cumberland Island National Seashore (the Park), a unit of the national park system is seeking public feedback on four proposed land exchanges during a civic engagement period.
Official NPS source(St. Marys, GA)-In preparation of hurricane Helene and the subsequent impacts to Camden County, Cumberland Island National Seashore will be closed on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. A mandatory evacuation is in place
Official NPS sourceSt. Marys, GA – Cumberland Island National Seashore (the Park), a unit of the national park system is seeking public feedback on four proposed land exchanges during a 30-day civic engagement period. Within the legislative boundary of the Park there are portions of the island that are state owned, privately owned, or owned by other federal entities. By exchanging property with private landowners, the NPS seeks to relocate private interests to other areas where it is more appropriate and less impactful on visitors.
Official NPS sourceSt. Simons Island, GA: Fort Frederica National Monument is happy to announce that on May 4th, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, we will be hosting the first ever Fort Fest! Join exhibitors from Forts and Historical Parks from around Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida to celebrate over 300 years of Southeast coastal defense history.
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Prescribed Burn on Cumberland Island National Seashore will have limited effects on island operations April 19 - 22, 2024
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Announcement of new superintendent for CUIS and FOFR
Official NPS sourceST. MARYS, Ga.— Effective January 14, Gia Wagner will serve as Acting Superintendent of Cumberland Island National Seashore and Fort Frederica National Monument until May. Gia Wagner has been the Superintendent of Andersonville National Historic Site since 2020. Her strong background in natural and cultural resources, partnerships, and compliance and will be an asset to both parks.
Official NPS sourceFerry discount offered to local county residents for winter season
Official NPS sourceDock repairs are completed and public docking is available at all docks on the island.
Official NPS sourceAll terrain track chairs available for visitor use.
Official NPS sourceST. MARYS, Ga. – Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the public with an opportunity to hunt within the Wilderness six times per year. Registration information can be found on the park website at Managed Hunts - Cumberland Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov). The Park will accept on-line registrations beginning July 1st and continue until the quotas have been reached. The number of hunts one can register for is not limited. Registration will close 3 days prior to each hunt.
Official NPS sourceSaint Marys, GA – On Friday, September 1, 2023, Cumberland Island National Seashore will reopen and Ferry services will resume as scheduled. Reminder that public docking on the island at Sea Camp and Dungeness is prohibited until repairs are made. Plum Orchard dock is open. Limited docking now open at Sea Camp. Please call 912 882 4336 x 254 with questions.
Official NPS source(St. Marys, GA)-In preparation for Idalia and the subsequent impacts to Camden County, Cumberland Island National Seashore will close to the public at. A mandatory evacuation is in place. All campers, visitors, staff, and volunteers must depart the island by 5:00 pm on August 28, 2023. The last boat departing the island is at 4:45 pm from the Sea Camp dock.
Official NPS sourceST. MARYS, Ga. – Cumberland Island National Seashore will increase efforts to reduce the feral swine population this year with $760,000 from the Inflation Reduction Act.
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