Cumberland Island could see 700 visitors a day under proposed plan
Feb 14, 2026
The National Park Service has released a Visitor Use Management Plan for Cumberland Island National Seashore, which suggests more than doubling the number of daily visitors allowed on the island and providing more amenities, but environmental groups are raising concerns about the potential impact o
n the island's wilderness and wildlife.
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