Summary: <br> On our 25th Podcast we our LIVE on the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuis/index.htm">Cumberland Island National Seashore</a>. Our 2 night, 3 day backpacking trip on the island was absolutely awesome.One of our favorite places to go and see some amazing sunrises and sunsets. We also interview Laura who is the head Caretaker of the Island, and who by the way hands out your backcountry permits. She explains the need for Volunteers and how the “Park Needs You”. She is so passionate about what she does it’s infectious. We really loved meeting her and so grateful that she came over to talk to us.<br> What makes it so cool is that most people don’t backpack into the Wilderness section of the island which gives you access to the beach. Beach? Yea, it’s an Island and you could possibly have the whole beach to yourselves.<br> The one thing you should know is that permits have to be made well in advance, and before you get one, you will have to take a quick <a href="http://www.lnt.org">Leave No Trace</a> awareness class before the Caretaker will hand one out.<br> To get to Cumberland Island you have to take the St. Mary’s Ferry which departs from St. Mary’s. It’s a smooth ride to the Island and you maybe able to catch a view of a Dolphin playing around the Ferry. You HAVE to make <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/permitsandreservations.htm">reservations and secure permits </a> however.<br> We really enjoyed this backpacking trip and bringing this podcast to you. Please let us know what podcast’s you would like to hear in the future, or just say hello. We love hearing from you guys.<br>
