ern coast is a vast shoreline descending from the dunes and stretching to the
Atlantic. While only 3 short miles separate east from west, the habitats look
and feel as though they are worlds apart.
What makes Cumberland Island so special is that so many wildly varying
creatures with vastly different needs and demands can all co-exist, isolated
within such tight quarters together in seemingly peaceful harmony. The island
is a paradox; while a sense of peacefulness prevails and time seems to stand
still on Cumberland, the competing wildlife creates a constant tension and the
surrounding environs are in constant motion. No two days are the same and
every visit reveals something new and unexpected.
These breathtaking encounters with nature are all remarkable in their own
right, but it’s when you get your first glimpse of the island’s mysterious and
majestic wild horses that your heart will start racing. Surprisingly, the horses
themselves are never in a hurry. They move about casually, their regal gait
slow, elegant, and deliberate, without a concern for your presence. These hors-
es represent a window into a life in which all of our simplest needs and desires
are realized. We envy their ability to live on their own terms, seemingly at
peace among themselves, surrounded by such extraordinary beauty, with the
natural wonders and rich variety that can only be found on Cumberland.
– ANOUK KRANTZ
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