Gulf Islands National Seashore announces closures due to storm
The Gulf Islands National Seashore has closed public areas as a precaution due to Isaias. All barrier islands are now closed to recreation activities. Meanwhile, the Davis…
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New rules for watercraft access at Gulf Islands National Seashore
The National Park Service is expanding personal watercraft access for the Gulf Islands National Seashore. For coastal residents, this means personal watercraft such as jet skis,…
Gulf Islands National Seashore closes Mississippi District in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine
GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the entire Mississippi District at 4 p.m. beginning September 10 in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. The Davis Bayou Campground will be closed effective at noon on September 10. The Mississippi…
New superintendent for Gulf Islands National Seashore
The National Park Service announced the selection of a new superintendent of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Rick Clark will begin his role on Sunday, April 21. Since 2021, Clark has served as a deputy regional director for the NPS Midwest…
Volunteers help clean up Petit Bois Island
On Saturday, April 13 a group of seven volunteers gathered an impressive number of litter during the Petit Bois Island cleanup! In total, the group managed to gather 182 pounds…
Construction begins on Davis Bayou bicycle and pedestrian path at Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, will begin construction of the Davis Bayou Bicycle and Pedestrian Path…
Gulf Islands National Seashore celebrates 50th anniversary
It is the Gulf Islands National Seashores 50th anniversary. It was officially signed into law in 1971 and it is the largest national seashore, stretching from Mississippi to Florida.…
Ship Island reopens following Hurricane Zeta cleanup
Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and all facilities (dock, pier, boardwalk, restrooms, pavilions, snack bar, and Fort Massachusetts) on Ship Island remain closed due to extensive damage. The island reopened at 8 a.m. Monday, March 1,…
Gulf Islands superintendent Dan Brown to retire
After more than 43 years of public service, Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown will retire on January 2, 2021. Brown has been Gulf Islands’ superintendent since 2010, arriving just as the Deepwater Horizon oil washed ashore. Steve McCoy,…
Davis Bayou area reopens following Hurricane Zeta
Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and debris cleanup in the Davis Bayou Area and the area will reopen on Saturday under normal operating hours. The Davis Bayou campground will reopen at 10 a.m. Reservations will be…
Gulf Islands National Seashore closing Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. Wednesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials are closing the Davis Bayou Area and Mississippi islands at 5 p.m. ahead of Hurricane Delta. They say Davis Bayou Area, Horn Island, Petit Bois Island, and West Petit Bois…
Ship Island opens after repairs to pier
Gulf Islands National Seashore announced today that Ship Island is officially reopened after being closed since June 5th due to Tropical Storm Cristobal. During the storm, the island’s ferry pier was damaged, causing all ferry service to Ship Island to…
Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen Ship Island immediately, National Park Service says
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen Ship Island immediately following temporary repairs to the pier. The island will resume regular operations, but Fort Massachusetts will remain closed. The National Park Service has awarded a contract…
Gulf Islands National Seashore reopening Davis Bayou Area, Petit Bois Island, Horn Island on Saturday, May 16
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access at its areas in Mississippi. The National Park Service (NPS) says they are working with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19…
Prescribed burns scheduled Wednesday through Friday for Davis Bayou Area of Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore will attempt to conduct a controlled burn in the Davis Bayou Area of the national seashore Wednesday, February 26 through Friday, February 28. Acceptable weather conditions are expected beginning today. Visitors…
Families Explore Alligator Habitat in Ocean Springs
A program called “Amazing Alligators” was held this morning at the National Seashore Park in Ocean Springs. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson went to the park to learn about the reptiles and thankfully came out unharmed to tell us about it.…
Non-Profit Groups Work to Restore Coast After BP Spill
The BP oil spill had a devastating effect on many natural resources on the Gulf Coast, so non-profit groups are working to restore affected areas and the groups want to make sure locals benefit from the work.
Gulf Islands Seashore Proposes Solution to Traffic Problem
Many commuters use the Gulf Islands National Park as a shortcut to Highway 90, but the high volume of traffic has become a safety concern for the bikers and runners who also use the park.
Gulf Islands National Seashore Offers Fee Free Day on Saturday
In celebration of National Public Lands Day (N.P.L.D.), Gulf Islands National Seashore will join all national parks in offering free admission on Saturday, September 27th, 2014.