Gulf Islands National Seashore stretches 160 miles along the coast of Florida and Mississippi, comprising 12 distinct areas. From the Choctawhatchee Bay waters to historic Fort Pickens to the barrier islands of Mississippi, this seashore covers a wide range of habitats and cultural landmarks. In 2018, 59 Loggerhead sea turtles nested in the park. Read…
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National Parks Traveler – Sawfish Rescued In Biscayne National Park
The sawfish was trapped. Heavy lines from a lobster cage wrapped around its long, flat body, harnessing the unfortunate creature to the sandy bottom of Biscayne National Park in south Florida. Read the rest here!
National Parks Traveler – Traveler Welcomes Two New Board Members
A photographer who has captured many amazing national park images, and a National Geographic Young Explorer, have been elected to the board of directors for National Parks Traveler. Rebecca Latson, a long-time contributing photographer to the Traveler who writes popular “how to” articles about photographing national parks, and Erika Zambello, a Young Explorer who holds a Master’s Degree…