Gulf Islands National Seashore offers recreational opportunities and preserves natural and historic resources along the Gulf of Florida and Mississippi barrier islands. Protected areas cover terrestrial territories and parts of seven islands. Several islands along the Alabama coast were initially considered to be included, but in 2009, nothing was part of the National Seashore.
The Florida District from the coast has offshore barrier islands with shimmering white quartz sand beaches (along miles of undeveloped land), historic fortifications, and nature trails. Mainland features near Pensacola, Florida, including Naval Live Oaks Reservation, beaches, and military fortifications. All areas of Florida are accessible by car.
The Mississippi district on the beach has natural beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, islands accessible only by boats, bays, nature trails, picnic areas, and camping. The Davis Bayou Area is the only part of the Mississippi National Seashore that is accessible by car. Petit Bois, Horn, East Ship, West Ship and Cat Islands are only accessible by boat. 4,080 acres ( Gulf Coast Wilderness offers special protection, within the coast, to parts of Petit Bois Island and Horn Island, Mississippi.
Significant damage to public infrastructure occurred as a result of storms during the 2004 Atlantic and Atlantic hurricanes. In subsequent years, infrastructure was fully restored. All highways, parking areas, campgrounds and visitor centers have been repaired and fully operational. Several associated lanes and sidewalks and cross dunes are still under repair at the end of 2010, especially near the Fort Pickens campsite.
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The main islands on the beach (from east to west):
- Santa Rosa Island - Florida
- Perdido Key - Florida
- Petit Bois - Mississippi Island
- West Petit Bois Island (formerly known as the Sand Island) - Mississippi
- Horn Island - Mississippi
- East Ships - Mississippi
- West Coast Island - Mississippi
- Cat Island - Mississippi
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Administrative history
National beaches were authorized on January 8, 1971, and managed by the National Park Service. The desert area was set on November 10, 1978.
Visitor center
The four visitor centers, run by Park personnel, are located within the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Three are located in Florida, and one is located in Mississippi.
Florida Visitor Center
- Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center and Garden Headquarters, Gulf Breeze, Florida
- Fort Barrancas Visitor Center (located at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida)
- Fort Pickens Visitor Center, Pensacola Beach, Florida
Mississippi Visitor Center
- William M. Colmer Visitor Center (Davis Bayou Area), 3500 Park Road, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Camping
The two developed campgrounds are located in the National Seashore. Primitive camping is also permitted in designated areas. The cost of the camp is posted on the "Cost and Reservation" website.
In Florida, Pickens Campground is one that is developed and provides water and electric channels for recreational vehicles and tents. The streets are paved throughout the camp, as well as every camp. The environment is characterized by oak sand, brackish ponds, and remaining pine forests on the barrier island between Pensacola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A central toilet and shower are available. A campsite shop reopened at the end of 2010 (after being closed after the hurricane damage from Hurricanes Ivan and Dennis in 2004 and 2005, respectively). There is no sewer connection at the campsite; However, a disposal station is available. Reservations can be made through the website "ReserveAmerica" ​​â € <â € In Mississippi, Davis Bayou Campground was developed, providing water and electricity for recreational vehicles and tents. The streets are paved throughout the camp, as well as every camp. The environment is characterized by an oak and pine forest adjacent to a brackish bayou connected to Mississippi Sound. A central toilet and shower are available. There is no sewer connection at the campsite; However, a disposal station is available. Reservations can be made through the "ReserveAmerica" ​​website. Campsites that were not previously reserved for the day were available based on who came first, first served. This campground is located at the end of the road that leads through Davis Bayou Area. Primitive campers are allowed in some barrier islands. No boating or hiking. Such camps are permitted in Perdido Key, Florida (east Johnson Beach), and on government property in Petit Bois, Horn, East Ship, and Cat islands in Mississippi. With some of the Mississippi islands designated as "wilderness areas", there is an unusual opportunity along the northern Gulf Coast for wilderness experience.
Gulf oil spill
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill, from April 20, 2010, releases the mass of oil and tars that began to wash to land, in varying amounts, along the Gulf Islands National Seashore on June 1, 2010. On June 23, 2010, wave after wave of oil pools and lumps started covering the beach in Santa Rosa Island, so fishing and swimming. The oil spill disaster affects every major island in the group.
Cost
A variety of fees apply to various entrances and activities at National Seashore. Current fees can be found on the National Seashore's "Cost and Reservation" website.
Entrance fees are charged at the entrance to Fort Pickens area in Pensacola Beach, as well as Johnson's Beach Area at Perdido Key in Florida. The typical car entrance fee is US $ 15, good for seven days. Annual admission can be purchased for US $ 30.
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No entrance fees are charged in other areas of the National Seashore.
See also
- List of U.S. Desert Areas
- Wilderness Act
- Hispanic Heritage Site (U.S. National Park Service)
References
External links
Media related to Gulf Islands National Seashore on Wikimedia Commons
- the Bay of Islands National Park tour guide from Wikivoyage
- NPS official website: Gulf Islands National Seashore
- Desert of the Gulf Islands
- Gulf Islands NS at Hiker Central
- Benthic Substrate Classification Map: Gulf Islands National Seashore United States Geological Survey
- Geomorphology and Environment Deposition of the National Archipelagic Sea Union, Geological Survey of the United States Mississippi
- Fort Pickens and the Outbreak of Civil War , Teaching National Parks Service with Historic Sites (TwHP) lesson plans
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