Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

Visitor center in Mississippi

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Coastal Curiosities

Discover the web of life on the northern Gulf Coast with this drop-in activity! Join a guide during this hands-on activity to see, touch, and learn how plants, animals, and humans have continuously adapted to the coastal environment.Note: Talks are accessible to people ......More

Discover the web of life on the northern Gulf Coast with this drop-in activity! Join a guide during this hands-on activity to see, touch, and learn how plants, animals, and humans have continuously adapted to the coastal environment.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.  

Meet at Langdon Beach Pavilion before Fort Pickens. Parking lot 16A on the mobile app.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Seashells (and a Murder Mystery) on Ship Island

Join a ranger for a guided beach walk and presentation on Ship Island in Mississippi and learn about what marine life reside in your favorite seashells and help solve the murder mystery of how the empty shells you collect came to be unoccupied.  This is a walk up style ......More

Join a ranger for a guided beach walk and presentation on Ship Island in Mississippi and learn about what marine life reside in your favorite seashells and help solve the murder mystery of how the empty shells you collect came to be unoccupied.  This is a walk up style event on Ship Island swim beach.

Meet on Ship Island swim beach on Ship Island in Mississippi. Only accessible by boat.

Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

Visitor center in Mississippi

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Pensacola Bay City Ferry Service to Fort Pickens

Join a park ranger on a National Park Service ferry ride trip from Pensacola to Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Area then to Pensacola Beach.  Once you arrive at Fort Pickens if you choose to get off, you will have a either 2.5 hours or 5 hours to recreate......More

Join a park ranger on a National Park Service ferry ride trip from Pensacola to Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Area then to Pensacola Beach.  Once you arrive at Fort Pickens if you choose to get off, you will have a either 2.5 hours or 5 hours to recreate and enjoy the historic fortifications, private beaches, bike paths, fishing pier and visitor center.  Ferry departure times from Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beachthree times a day.  

Coastal Curiosities

Discover the web of life on the northern Gulf Coast with this drop-in activity! Join a guide during this hands-on activity to see, touch, and learn how plants, animals, and humans have continuously adapted to the coastal environment.Note: Talks are accessible to people ......More

Discover the web of life on the northern Gulf Coast with this drop-in activity! Join a guide during this hands-on activity to see, touch, and learn how plants, animals, and humans have continuously adapted to the coastal environment.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.  

Meet at Langdon Beach Pavilion before Fort Pickens. Parking lot 16A on the mobile app.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

Visitor center in Mississippi

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

Visitor center in Mississippi

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Guardian on the Sound

Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

Visitor center in Mississippi

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Guardian on the Sound

Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

Visitor center in Mississippi

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Guardian on the Sound

Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Seashells (and a Murder Mystery) on Ship Island

Join a ranger for a guided beach walk and presentation on Ship Island in Mississippi and learn about what marine life reside in your favorite seashells and help solve the murder mystery of how the empty shells you collect came to be unoccupied.  This is a walk up style ......More

Join a ranger for a guided beach walk and presentation on Ship Island in Mississippi and learn about what marine life reside in your favorite seashells and help solve the murder mystery of how the empty shells you collect came to be unoccupied.  This is a walk up style event on Ship Island swim beach.

Meet on Ship Island swim beach on Ship Island in Mississippi. Only accessible by boat.

Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.

Visitor center in Mississippi

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Pensacola Bay City Ferry Service to Fort Pickens

Join a park ranger on a National Park Service ferry ride trip from Pensacola to Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Area then to Pensacola Beach.  Once you arrive at Fort Pickens if you choose to get off, you will have a either 2.5 hours or 5 hours to recreate......More

Join a park ranger on a National Park Service ferry ride trip from Pensacola to Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Area then to Pensacola Beach.  Once you arrive at Fort Pickens if you choose to get off, you will have a either 2.5 hours or 5 hours to recreate and enjoy the historic fortifications, private beaches, bike paths, fishing pier and visitor center.  Ferry departure times from Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beachthree times a day.  

Guardian on the Sound

Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

The Life of a Ship Island Soldier and The East Pascagoula Raid (Musket Program)

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island and a living history demonstration. Note: Loud and hearing protection is not provided. This program are accessible to people with special needs.

Fort Masschusetts

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.

Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing......More

Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island Excursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-led programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. The swim beach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. There is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbrellas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. No pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side beach.

Port of Gulfport ferry pier.

Dynamic Bayou Kayak Tour

Join us for a kayak tour of Davis Bayou in Mississippi. . Open to the first 20 people. Meet at the Davis Bayou Public Boat launch behind the William M. Colmer Visitor Center. Kayaks provided free of charge. Must wear closed toe shoes and life vest. Youth under 16 must b......More

Join us for a kayak tour of Davis Bayou in Mississippi. . Open to the first 20 people. Meet at the Davis Bayou Public Boat launch behind the William M. Colmer Visitor Center. Kayaks provided free of charge. Must wear closed toe shoes and life vest. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Ask about out two-seater kayaks. Program last 1.5 hours.Registration required: Call 228-230-4100 ext. 2.

Davis Bayou boat launch

Guardian on the Sound

Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.

Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou

Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in the Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.

William M. Colmer Visitor Center

The Spanish Are Coming! Freedom 250 Program

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the fo......More

The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Meet inside Fort Massachusetts

Guardian of the Gulf

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. ......More

Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied walls.Note: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida.