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The Wild Beaches of the Golden Isles of Georgia
The Golden Isles of Georgia consist of 14 barrier islands known collectively as "The Golden Isles." This amazing 17-page article describes each island with its distinctive flora and fauna, history, and attractions. (More...)

Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Offers Educational and Recreational Opportunities
Golden Isles, Georgia: Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary is one of the largest near shore live-bottom reefs in the southeastern United States. (More...)

The Beaches of Georgia's Golden Isles Play Host To Nesting Sea Turtles
While the Golden Isles are home to an amazing array of creatures, none symbolize the islands themselves like the enigmatic sea turtles who live off (and occasionally on) the Georgia ... (More...)

Manatee
A big manatee may measure ten feet from nose to tail and weigh up to 1,200 pounds, but they're also very particular, sensitive critters. That's why in the summer, when the water gets above... (More...)

The Wild Horses of Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island is one of a handful of places on the East Coast that are home to bands of feral horses. Currently about 150 horses live on the island, and without any significant predators ... (More...)

The Prickly Pear Cactus: One of the Golden Isles Best Kept Secrets
If you think cactus only grow in the desert of the Southwest, think again. The Prickly Pear Cactus is no stranger to the Golden Isles of Georgia. (More...)

Golden Isles, Georgia: The Painted Bunting - A Species At Risk
The Painted Bunting nicknamed "Mariposa Pintada," meaning painted butterfly in Spanish, is one of the most brilliantly colored songbirds in North America. (More...)

Cumberland Island Tourist Attractions
Visit our featured listings for things to see and do while visiting Cumberland Island. (More...)

Playful Dolphins, Aquatic Wonder in the Golden Isles
A Golden Isles tour is likely to feature dolphin watching somewhere along the way. Find out how special these creatures truly are by knowing something about them in advance of your trip. (More...)

Golden Isles Maps
Here's a map you can use to locate the general position of the Golden Isles in Georgia, with a closer view to see the position of the islands individually. (More...)

Cumberland Island National Seashore is home to about 300 wild horses thought to be descendants of Spanish mustangs.

Cumberland Island, Georgia

The exquisite natural beauty of Cumberland Island ranks it among some of the world's most prized natural treasures. Accessible only by boat, this prized treasure of natural beauty was once the home of the Carnegie Family where their illustrious Dungeness Mansion now stands in ruins. It was here where the Carnegies held extravagant galas to entertain their high society guests such as the Vanderbilts and the Duponts who would often frequent the island. Here, decades later, the late John F. Kennedy Jr. and his fiancee Carolyn Bessette chose to have their secret wedding amidst the grandeur and natural beauty of this majestic isle.

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Pictured above are the ruins of the elegant old Dungeness mansion, once owned by members of the Carnegie Family. It was here that the Carnegie's were renown for holding extravagant galas for entertaining their high society guests. Legend has it that at one such gala, long ago, a carriage filled with guests heading towards the party suffered a fatal accident. Since then, the creaking sound of wooden wheels coming down the driveway has been heard from time to time, and some folks say it's the ghosts of the lost souls that were killed in the accident still trying to get to the party.

A huge bird, the Wood Stork stands over 40 inches tall with a wingspan of more than 60 inches. Wood Storks love to nest and roost in trees, as shown in the photo, above. Their black bills are over 10 inches long and they use them by moving it wide open in the water until prey is felt. Then they snap their bill shut with incredible speed. Small invertebrates (crabs and insects), fish, turtles, small alligators, snakes, and other wetland creatures are all tasty treats to the stork.

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