• Beach walkway to white sandy beach and bluegreen waters

    Gulf Islands

    National Seashore FL,MS

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  • Partial Closure on Horn Island

    Small portion of Horn Island, Mississippi, closed to entry due to discovery of asbestos and possible other bio hazards. Click on more for map and press release. More »

  • Park Closures

    Restrooms, and Visitor Center closures due to the impact of Seqestration. More »

Lifeguard Job Opportunities

NOW RECRUITING FOR LIFEGUARD POSITIONS

Lifeguards are needed for the National Park Service lifeguard team at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Recruitement is underway for up to ten lifeguards in the Florida District and four lifeguards on West Ship Island for the Mississippi District. This seasonal job opportunity is a wonderful way to get experience in the National Park Service and to earn a salary. For more information please contact John Hunter, Water Safety Coordinator, at 850-916-5634 or 850-232-5883.

Gulf Islands offers a Junior Lifeguards Program see link for more information.

 
 
 
 

Did You Know?

WWII dog trainers at Cat Island, Mississippi located at Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Because of the tropical-like conditions, the U. S. Army established the Cat Island War Dog Training Camp in south Mississippi during World War II. A variety of dog breeds were trained to guard, deliver messages, and attack the enemy. Cat Island is part of Gulf Islands National Seashore.