Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida Jul 18, 2025

Gulf Islands National Seashore, Florida

Gulf Islands National Seashore spans the northern Gulf of Mexico along the coasts of Florida and Mississippi, offering recreational activities and preserving natural and historic sites. Established in 1971, it boasts miles of white sand beaches, historic fortifications, and rich wildlife habitats. The seashore includes a 4,080-acre wilderness area on Mississippi"s Petit Bois and Horn Islands, protecting their unique ecosystems. Besides being a perfect spot for snorkeling, hiking, and swimming, the seashore is home to a wide range of wildlife including armadillos, dolphins, pelicans, and sea turtles.

© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures

palette

Today in History

Jul 18, 2018Celebrate Mandela Day
Jul 18, 2019A learning garden
Jul 18, 2020The moth wonderful time of the year
Jul 18, 2021Grand finish of Le Tour
Jul 18, 2022Marine Day in Japan
Jul 18, 2023Great hornbill, Thailand
Jul 18, 2024Coral Reef Awareness Week

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Feb 26, 2022Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Jun 28, 2025Pride 2025
Dec 21, 2021Winter solstice
Jul 16, 2023Bear Hole Brook, Catskill Mountains, New York
Apr 15, 2019Celebrating World Art Day
Apr 21, 2020Where do those colors come from?
Aug 19, 2018Oh, the places you’ll go
Sep 13, 2024Point Reyes National Seashore, California
Dec 2, 2021Denali National Park
Aug 30, 2022Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, Italy
Sep 20, 2018May we have this dance?
Feb 2, 2023Groundhog Day
Apr 11, 2026Papagayo Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Jun 11, 2025Greater flamingos, Lüderitz, Namibia
Apr 20, 2025Happy Easter!
Aug 18, 2020Women s suffrage at 100
Mar 16, 2024National Panda Day
Jun 23, 2021Light show in the forest
May 21, 2020A visionary artist paints his own garden view
Apr 3, 2021A light at the edge of the world
Apr 21, 2022First day of summer
Oct 28, 2019A night on the (ghost) town
Sep 12, 2023North Sea at sunset, Norddorf, Germany
Sep 18, 2025Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Ireland
Sep 14, 2020Tiny fliers head south
Jun 10, 2018Travel Sunday: Sintra, Portugal
Sep 21, 2022International Day of Peace
Jun 13, 2021Bear watching in the Finnish forest
May 11, 2018Celebrating Minnesota’s statehood
Jun 10, 2023Porto Cathedral, Portugal