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Gulf Islands National Seashore
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Gulf Islands National Seashore is a 12 unit park located in Mississippi and Florida. The two districts are about a two-hour drive apart.

You can drive to some park areas and take a boat to others. Both districts offer developed campgrounds and primitive island camping. The park operates four visitor centers in both states for you to stop at and plan your visit. Gulf Islands is a great place for outdoor activities like bicycling, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, beach combing, bird watching, and boating. With so many options you can choose your activities to fit your vacation needs!

 
 
Park rangers help visitors find out what fin or shell fish are in the sound near Naval Live Oaks.
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Park rangers lead summer programs that help visitors learn about the
variety of natural resources of the Seashore.
A park ranger leads an interpretive program at Fort Pickens.
Learn about ranger-led programs in the park.
Park rangers offer a variety of programs each month.
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Murray Dorty, an African-American Union Civil War re-enactor, stands at attention inside Fort Massachusetts.  

Did You Know?
The 2nd Regiment of Louisiana Native Guards trained on Ship Island and became the first black unit on April 9, 1863 on the Gulf Frontier. They met Confederate forces in battle during a raid on Pascagoula, MS.

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Last Updated: May 18, 2007 at 15:41 EST