Gulf Islands National Seashore

Recovery Continues At National Parks Impacted By Tropical Storm Helene

Flooding, power outages, and downed trees were among the issues national parks were facing in the aftermath of Helene, which evolved from tropical storm to hurricane and back to tropical storm as it rampaged from the Gulf of Mexico north into Appalachia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2024 2:58pm

UPDATE | Tropical Storm Helene Weakens But Still Prompts Park Closures

As Tropical Storm Helene continues its northward trajectory through the Gulf of Mexico, gaining strength along the way, some units of the National Park System were closing before the storm hits.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 27th, 2024 6:16pm

UPDATE | Tropical Storm Francine Prompts Park Closures

With Tropical Storm Francine expected to be at hurricane force when it reaches Louisiana on Wednesday, at least two units of the National Park System closed in advance of the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2024 4:03pm

Gulf Islands National Seashore Closes Barrier Islands as Tropical Storm Francine Approaches

Barrier islands part of Gulf Islands National Seashore are closed in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine

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By justin.housman - September 10th, 2024 2:30am

UPDATE | Preparing For The Unexpected Across The National Park System

Though Hurricane Beryl was roughly 1,200 nautical miles from Padre Island National Seashore on Tuesday, crews already were out on the barrier island's beaches searching for Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests. Any that were found were recorded with a GPS location so, in the event the hurricane took a hard swipe at the national seashore, the nests could be relocated after the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 3rd, 2024 11:56am

Gulf Islands National Seashore, Mississippi State University Removing Marine Debris From Barrier Islands

Gulf Islands National Seashore is partnering with Mississippi State University (MSU) Coastal Research and Extension Center to remove marine debris from barrier islands in Mississippi.

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By Compiled From N... - March 29th, 2024 2:30am

Gulf Islands National Seashore Adds Visitor Amenities

More parking, better beach access, and a new multi-use trail opened at Gulf Islands National Seashore on Friday.

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By Compiled From N... - March 2nd, 2024 2:30am

National Parks To Visit Now

It's mid-February, the Super Bowl is behind us, Spring Training is just beginning (but meaningful ball games are six weeks away), and many national parks are still under snow. But if you need to get away to a park, we have some candidates for you.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2024 2:30am

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More Than A Dozen Parks Closed By Idalia

Hurricane Idalia's charge across Florida on Wednesday prompted more than a dozen units of the National Park System to close in the face of forecasts calling for heavy rains, high winds, storm surges, and possibly tornadoes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2023 1:39pm

UPDATE 2 | Hurricane Ian Prompting National Parks To Close

From the Florida Keys up into Georgia, Hurricane Ian was prompting units of the National Park System to shutter their operations before the storm hits.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 28th, 2022 2:40pm

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