Cumberland at a crossroads: A tipping point for Coastal Georgia

Cumberland Island is one of Georgia’s last truly wild places. For generations, its appeal has rested in its remoteness and isolation, not its tourist amenities. That was no accident. When Congress created Cumberland Island National Seashore, it demanded that the island be “permanently preserved in its primitive state.” Today, that promise to the public is nearly out of reach, with Cumberland at a pivotal […]