Cozy Norris Cottage

08/29/2025

Come see St. Marys!
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08/20/2025

Of course St. Marys made this list as the gateway to Cumberland Island! Plan a visit soon and stay at Norris Cottage right in the downtown area.

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These coastal destinations are perfect for a late summer or fall getaway.

08/09/2025

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It's that time of year again: The days are getting shorter. 🌇

Places like New York, Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis, and Chicago will lose more than 60 minutes of daylight throughout the month of August.

07/26/2025

Just a short drive from St. Marys! Book ahead while that weekend at the cottage is still available.

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SAVE THE DATE!!! Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 North Atlantic Right Whale Festival!

Planning a trip to Fernandina Beach, FL? Plan ahead and join us for our annual North Atlantic Right Whale Festival on Saturday & Sunday, November 1-2, 2025! This beloved event celebrates the return of these incredible whales to our coastal waters while raising awareness about their conservation.

Stroll through a variety of eco-friendly and sustainable vendors, perfect for finding unique holiday gifts, and connect with marine scientists, conservationists, and fellow whale enthusiasts. Whether you're passionate about marine life or just looking for a fun and educational weekend, there’s something for everyone.

We can't wait to welcome you to this growing community of ocean advocates—see you in November!

07/10/2025

07/08/2025

Jaguars fans! Did you know the cottage in downtown St. Marys is only 45 minutes from the stadium?
Cumberland Island day trip on Saturday and Jaguars game on Sunday. Sounds like a perfect fall weekend to me.

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07/03/2025

Protect the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from risky mining operations. This vast wilderness is like no other place on earth. But, corporations have proposed to mine this fragile region for common minerals, like titanium dioxide. Save the wild heart of Georgia. Take action today.

06/27/2025

Well of course St. Marys made the list! 🎆🇺🇸

Here are 10 Southern Fourth of July parades where you can ring in the holiday in small town style.

06/20/2025

Planning to visit Cumberland Island, #3 on this list? Here’s the perfect place to stay in downtown St. Marys.

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The whole family will love vacations to these beaches on the Georgia coast and lakes throughout the state.

06/20/2025

06/20/2025

Fantastic news!! 👏🎉

The move puts an immediate halt to a project that scientists and environmentalists had feared could irreparably damage North America’s largest blackwater swamp.

06/18/2025

𝙒𝙝𝙤'𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙮? 🧬
Since male sea turtles never return to land, we’ve traditionally known very little about them. But thanks to recent genetic studies, we’re beginning to uncover more about their genetics. 🧪

Last year, we made an exciting discovery: two of our nesting moms, Chernabog and Newman, had hatchlings that shared the same dad—a first-ever finding for our program!