Cozy Norris Cottage

09/09/2026

Federal government adopts controversial plan to increase visitation to Cumberland Island National Seashore, a barrier island renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty.

09/02/2026

This is going to be a fun festival! The cottage is the perfect place to stay right downtown.

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09/02/2026

08/24/2026

We have the perfect place to stay for your visit!

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What a wonderful accolade! The City of St. Marys, Georgia was named Georgia’s Prettiest Town by Architectural Digest. Come explore our small town charm.

08/03/2026

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08/01/2026

08/01/2026

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The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It protects America’s largest blackwater swamp, home to more than 10,000 gators, and the only gold-tier International Dark Sky Park in the Southeast.

07/26/2026

The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered marine mammals on Earth. With fewer than 400 individuals remaining, every whale matters. Now, a dangerous proposal threatens to undermine efforts to save this iconic species. Representative Mike Lawler of New York teamed up with Rep. Jared...

07/25/2026

Congratulations! The Okefenokee is about an hour away and a perfect day trip while you are here.

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After 44 years, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has been inscribed as the 27th World Heritage Site in the United States! 💫

✅ the very first ever managed by the National Wildlife Refuge System
✅ the first in the state of Georgia
✅ the second in Florida

It is the first natural site added to the U.S. list in more than 30 years.

This is an incredible moment, only made possible because of you believing it was possible. To our partners, our investors, our community, and the incredible staff who steward this refuge every day, thank you for walking this 44-year journey with us.

The Okefenokee is home to 1200+ unique species of plants and animals, and the largest remaining undisturbed peat deposit on the North American Coastal Plain. It is truly a place unlike anywhere else on Earth, and is now recognized as one of the world's most treasured landscapes.

We cannot wait to welcome you here. Come experience the wonder of the Okefenokee for yourself. 🌿🐊🛶