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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.

 

 
A view of the Advanced Redoubt drawbridge.  

Did You Know?
The Third System fortifications consisted of 42 forts built between 1816 and 1870. They were used to guard all the principal harbors, rivers, and naval yards of the United States. Only the Advanced Redoubt of Fort Barrancas at Gulf Islands National Seashore was built entirely for land defense.

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