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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Guided Tours

Gulf Islands National Seashore offers a variety of ranger-led tours.  Visit historic forts, take a barrier island walk or hike through dune and salt marsh habitats to meet our local avian residents.  Tours are offered throughout the year with morning and afternoon times available. Please check our Schedule of Events for up-to-date information. Ranger-led tours are a great addition to any vacation! 

Special Tours

Special tours are available for large groups or groups needing accessibility attention. For Florida District programs please call 850-934-2600 or for Mississippi  District programs please call 228-875-9057 x 100 for more information or use the website Contact Us option.

 

 
The arches at Fort Massachusetts are made of red and tan bricks.  

Did You Know?
Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Massachusetts, on West Ship Island 12 miles off the Mississippi coastline, was covered by the 30-foot storm surge from Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. The fort has been reopened to the public.

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Last Updated: January 19, 2007 at 10:51 EST