Everything about Gulf Islands National Seashore totally explained
Gulf Islands National Seashore offers recreation opportunities and preserves natural and historic resources along the
Gulf of Mexico barrier islands of
Florida and
Mississippi. Islands along the
Alabama coast were originally considered for inclusion, but as of 2006 none is part of the national seashore.
The Florida portion of the seashore features offshore islands with sparkling white sand beaches, historic fortifications, and nature trails. Mainland features near
Pensacola, Florida, include the
Naval Live Oaks Reservation, beaches, and military forts. All Florida areas are accessible by automobile.
The Mississippi portion of the seashore features sparkling beaches, historic sites, wildlife sanctuaries, islands accessible only by boat, bayous, nature trails, picnic areas, and campgrounds. The 4,080 acres
Gulf Islands Wilderness offers special protection within the seashore to parts of Petit Bois and Horn Islands.
Considerable damage to public infrastructure occurred as a result of the
2004 and
2005 Atlantic hurricane seasons which hasn't been repaired. Visitation to the seashore dropped from 4,939,771 people in 2003 to only 1,689,400 in 2005.
Islands
Principal islands in the seashore (from east to west):
Administrative history
The
national seashore was authorized on
January 8,
1971, administered by the
National Park Service. The
wilderness area was designated on
November 10,
1978.
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