Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA) Meetup Group

You'll Need to Reserve Ferry Tickets ASAP for Nov. 23rd, Departure at 9:00am AND Return at 4:45pm. ($20 each = $40)
Reserve at https://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/ , Click "Book My Ferry". Also, click RSVP Here in Meetup so we'll know you are coming.
Reserve ASAP as this is a busy time and the Ferry can fill up.
There is also a $15 Day Pass Fee at Check-In that you can use your America the Beautiful or similar Pass for, if you have one.

Navigate to: The Cumberland Island Visitor Center (Not Cumberland Island). The address is: 113 St. Marys Street St Marys, GA 31558

Four(4) miles of hiking around the south end of the island.

Photo Ops:
The Dungeness Ruins (pictured above), Surrounding buildings, Greene-Miller Cemetery, Wild Horses, River/Marsh Boardwalk, Sand Dunes, Dunes Boardwalk, the Seashore, Maritime Forrest.

Plan:
Board 9:00am Ferry (arrive at 8:00am for check-in)
Exit Ferry at Dungeness Dock (1st Stop)

Hike to Dungeness (.5 Miles)
Lunch at Picnic area just past Dungeness (.3 Miles)
Restrooms/Water in old Laundry Building

Hike to Greene-Miller Cemetery, Marsh Boardwalk, Dunes, Dunes Boardwalk, to the Seashore (.6 miles)

Hike from Dungeness Trail to Sea Camp Trail along the seashore (2 miles)
Hike to the Sea Camp Dock (.6 miles)

What to Bring:
Camera, Wide Angle + Long Lens (or Travel Lens, e.g. a 28-300mm), extra batteries, memory cards
Tripod? – Most pictures taken mid-morning to mid-afternoon.
Sack Lunch, Refillable Water Bottle, Dinks/Snacks
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Poncho, Comfortable Clothing (check weather)
Be sure you can carry all your belongings for 4 miles. The roughest terrain are the dunes which can be more like hiking in a dessert with thick soft hot sand. Some of the trail will have numerous roots.

You must be a dues-paying member of GNPA to attend this event. Not a member? Go to www.gnpa.org to learn more about our organization and to join. We look forward to meeting you!

GENERAL INFORMATION - PLEASE READ
Do not leave anything out in your car while on the trails. Keep any possessions in your car trunk or out of sight; do not provide temptations.

BY REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
GNPA will make every attempt to execute each trip, workshop or event as planned and as described. However, circumstances beyond GNPA’s control may arise that that affect GNPA’s ability to complete a Trip.
If a Trip is cancelled by GNPA for any reason prior to its start date, GNPA will not provide any compensation for payments made by registrants such as non-refundable hotel deposits or car rental fees. GNPA reserves the right to make changes to the trip including changes to the itinerary and trip leaders at its sole discretion.

PERSONAL SAFETY is of utmost importance.
Nature photography includes inherent risks which all participants must evaluate for themselves as to the safety of any activity based on their personal abilities. Be constantly aware of your surroundings and any potential hazards which could result in injury to you or others.
DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN DANGER!

By registering, you are AGREEING to the standard GNPA Warranty and LIABILITY RELEASE:
As a condition of participation with the Georgia Nature Photographers Association [“GNPA”], I agree to release from liability and to hold harmless the GNPA and its officers, agents, employees or assigns for any injury, including illness, accident, emergency and death, and for damage to or loss of personal property, including equipment, film, and memory cards, while participating in any activities affiliated with the GNPA.

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 WARNING DISCLAIMER
Coronavirus, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a mean to prevent the spread of the virus. COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Participating in any activities affiliated with the GNPA could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. GNPA in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in any activities affiliated with the GNPA.

PHOTO RELEASE
I do hereby give the GNPA permission to use my photo and its likeness for any and all print and video purposes it deems necessary but not limited to: newsletters, brochures, instructional and promotional videos, and press releases. The GNPA will not be required to reimburse me for use of my photo or its likeness.