Hike and Yoga at Naval Live Oaks

Open to the first 25 registrants. Join us for a short hike then yoga after with a view. Bring water and a mat. 

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 City Bay 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 Beach are 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Guardian of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island.

Fort Massachusetts

The Life of a Ship Island Soldier (Musket Program)

Join us for a living history program inside Fort Massachusetts. Learn about the East Pascagoula Raid and see historic muskets fired. Hearing protection is not provided.

Fort Masschusetts

Guardian of the Gulf

Join us for a 20-minute talk to explore the history of Fort Pickens. Meet at Fort Pickens. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Visit the Fort Pickens Visitor Center for the latest schedule of guided program......More

Join us for a 20-minute talk to explore the history of Fort Pickens. Meet at Fort Pickens. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Visit the Fort Pickens Visitor Center for the latest schedule of guided programs.  

Fort Pickens entrance near the park store

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 City Bay 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 Beach are 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Guardian of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island.

Fort Massachusetts

The Beautiful World of Birds at Davis Bayou

Beautiful World of Birding at Davis Bayou Description: Birds are the beautiful, bold creatures that bond the world together.  Our focus will be on identification techniques and to compare and contrast local and migrating shorebirds, herons, raptors, and songbirds.  Meet......More

Beautiful World of Birding at Davis Bayou Description: Birds are the beautiful, bold creatures that bond the world together.  Our focus will be on identification techniques and to compare and contrast local and migrating shorebirds, herons, raptors, and songbirds.  Meet at the Davis Bayou boat launch area to join a park ranger for this special program (binoculars provided).

Guardian of the Gulf

Join us for a 20-minute talk to explore the history of Fort Pickens. Meet at Fort Pickens. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Visit the Fort Pickens Visitor Center for the latest schedule of guided program......More

Join us for a 20-minute talk to explore the history of Fort Pickens. Meet at Fort Pickens. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Visit the Fort Pickens Visitor Center for the latest schedule of guided programs.  

Fort Pickens entrance near the park store

Ranger Choice Hike Davis Bayou

Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the local area. Topics include bayou, alligator, or medicinal plants. Meet at the visitor center.

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 of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island.

Fort Massachusetts

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 of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island.

Fort Massachusetts

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 City Bay 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 Beach are 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Guardian of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island.

Fort Massachusetts

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 City Bay 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 Beach are 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Guardian of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island.

Fort Massachusetts

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 City Bay 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 Beach are 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Guardian of the Sound: The Story of Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts

Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island.

Fort Massachusetts