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Hilton Head Vacation Rentals
Hospitable to all of our visitors, rental agencies on Hilton Head Island will take care of all your vacation needs, both foreseen and unanticipated. Renting an apartment, condo, villa or home is easy with the friendly assistance of more than one...
RentJillsHouse.com Sponsors the 12th Annual North American
June 13, 2005, Norfolk, VA—What better way to kick off the summer season? June 10-12 marked the 12th annual North American Sand Soccer Championships in Virginia Beach, VA. RentJillsHouse.com (www.RentJillsHouse.com) was among many national and...
The Bottom Line on Yacht & Boat Charters.
Whether you are considering your first yacht charter vacation or simply looking to live the experience again there is a lot of vital information you need before planning and embarking on your voyage. Firstly, you need to consider the type of yacht...
The History of Wine Country in the Sierra Foothills and the Delta
It is impossible to study the history of wine country in the Sierra Foothills and the Delta without knowledge of the broader economic forces that have shaped the region since the mid-nineteenth century. Years Before the Gold Rush Until the Gold...
Whale Watching – The Biggest Show on Earth
Whale watching is a spellbinding, entertaining, and thought-provoking adventure trip. It’s a show with the largest mammals on earth as the star performers. Whales are majestic and graceful giants, who’s every move seems effortless, choreographed,...
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Gulf Island National Seashore - Mississippi and Florida
Americans own over 97,000 acres of prime waterfront real estate on the Gulf of Mexico east of the Mississippi River. Gulf Islands National Seashore has no casinos, no condominiums, and no shopping malls, and it will remain that way forever. There are historic coastal forts, wild islands, sandy beaches, salt marshes, and wildlife. Your visit counts as support for this amazing national park area on the beautiful Mississippi and Florida Gulf Coastline.
Gulf Islands Trivia
1. Gulf Islands is the country's largest national seashore and is one of the top ten most visited National Park areas.
2. Eighty percent of Gulf Islands National Seashore is under water.
3. The Naval Live Oaks Area, purchased by the federal government in 1828 as a tree farm for shipbuilding timber, is the oldest protected property in our National Park System.
4. The famous Chiricahua Apache leader, Geronimo, and his band were held at Fort Pickens, Florida, from 1886-1888.
5. Presidio Isla de Santa Rosa, the largest colonial presidio on the Gulf Coast of Spanish Florida, was established in 1722 and was destroyed by a hurricane in 1752.
6. Twenty endangered and threatened animals, including the tiny Perdido Key Beach Mouse, make use of habitat at Gulf Islands National Seashore.
7. Over 300 species of birds have been sighted.
8. During the Civil War, the 2nd Louisiana Native Guards, one of the first all-black regiments in the US Army, guarded Confederate prisoners sent to Ship Island. The 2nd regiment became the first black unit on the
Tracy Nelson Relights Her Fire In 'Victim of the Blues'
Through a 40-year career that's reached from the Fillmore scene of late 1960s San Francisco to Nashville's top studios, Tracy Nelson has earned a reputation as a powerful singer with a stunning voice. Recently, Nelson's work on a new album was interrupted by a fire that badly damaged her home and her studio. But the music, like the artist herself, proved to be a survivor.
Around The Jazz Internet: July 30, 2010
News and notes from around the web, including "Jazzcats Crossing The Hudson" the painting, Angry Keith Jarrett, RIP Chris Dagley, a Gary Burton interview, a roundup of minor shouting matches and lots from Steve Coleman.
Gulf Frontier to meet the Confederates in battle.
9. The British occupied Ship Island during the War of 1812. From there they grayed their invasion of Louisiana in a failed attempt to capture New Orleans.
10. Your last seafood meal may have had its start in the park. The Seashore's salt marshes shelter and feed many kinds of shrimp, crab, and fish.
Gulf Islands Attractions
1. Enjoy snowy white beaches, sparkling blue waters, lush salt marshes, and dense maritime forests.
2. Tour historic Forts Massachusetts, Pickens, and Barrancas, parts of a 19th-century system of forts that guarded the American seacoast.
3. Take a passenger ferry to Ship Island, Mississippi, that operates March-October, weather permitting.
4. Hike on one of the many designated trails that cover more than 34 miles in the Seashore.
5. Enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset at the beach.
6. Visit the wilderness islands, Horn and Petit Bois, off the Mississippi coastline.
Picnic with friends or families at the covered pavilions.
7. Camp at the Davis Bayou Campground in Mississippi or the Fort Pickens Campground in Florida.
8. Kayak or canoe in the quiet coastal marshes.
9. Boat on your own or hire a licensed boat operator to take you out to the Mississippi islands.
10. Try your luck at fishing.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - makers of outdoor writing journals. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com to read more.
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