BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Gulf Islands National Seashore Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Gulf Islands National Seashore REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ED92338F-0CA1-35E8-31D9D2863CBB8396@nps-ical SUMMARY:Pensacola Bay City Ferry Service to Fort Pickens DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000 DESCRIPTION:Join a park ranger on a National Park Service ferry ride trip f rom Pensacola to Gulf Islands National Seashore's Fort Pickens Area then t o Pensacola Beach. \n\n \n\nOnce 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 e njoy the historic fortifications\, private beaches\, bike paths\, fishing pier and visitor center. \n\n \n\nFerry departure times from Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beachthree times a day.\n\nFee info: This year’s ferry rates are $30 for adults\, $24 for seniors\, military\, college students\, and p ersons with disabilities\, $20 for youths aged 3-15\, and free for 2 and u nder. Ferry tickets must be purchased online or at the terminal. The price does not include the entrance fee to the National Park.\n\nRegistration: Must be purchased in advance to reserve spot.\n\nRegister: https://www.pen sacolabaycityferry.com/contact/\n\nMore info: https://www.nps.gov/guis/pla nyourvisit/pensacolabaycityferry.htm\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov /planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=ED92338F-0CA1-35E8-31D9D2863CBB8396\n\ nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/pensacolabaycityferry.htm LOCATION:Gulf Islands National Seashore CATEGORIES:Boat Cruise,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20261024T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:639B8FB3-EF3E-0896-7AAEBCB8848323E7@nps-ical SUMMARY:Ship Island Excursions Ferry Service to Ship Island DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join a National Park Service ranger on a one-hour Ship Island E xcursions ferry ride to Ship Island where you can have access to ranger-le d programs in Fort Massachusetts and a private swim beach. \n\nThe swim be ach is a quarter of a mile walk on a boardwalk from the fishing pier. Ther e is very little shade on the island and no transportation. Food and umbre llas are for purchase at an additional cost on the swim beach. \n\nNo pets are allowed on the ferry. Fishing is only permitted on the sound side bea ch.\n\nFee info: Visit website.\n\nRegistration: Reservations in advance h ighly encouraged.\n\nRegister: https://msshipisland.com/round-trip-ferry/\ n\nMore info: https://msshipisland.com/round-trip-ferry/\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=639B8FB3-EF3E-0896 -7AAEBCB8848323E7\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/ca lendar.htm URL:https://msshipisland.com/round-trip-ferry/ LOCATION:Port of Gulfport ferry pier. CATEGORIES:Boat Cruise,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20261031T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0614402B-942C-B30B-F8EB6881A8E56DEE@nps-ical SUMMARY:Adventure Through Davis Bayou: Ranger Led Hike DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T134500 DESCRIPTION:Join a park a park ranger on hike and interpretation of the loc al area. Topics include bayou\, alligator\, or medicinal plants. Meet at t he William M. Colmer Visitor Center in Mississippi.\n\nEvent details: http s://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=0614402B-942C-B30B-F8EB 6881A8E56DEE\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calenda r.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=0614402B-942C-B3 0B-F8EB6881A8E56DEE LOCATION:Visitor center in Mississippi CATEGORIES:Hike RRULE:UNTIL=20260731T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B77A7D54-0FB6-8A42-8A7DCD9380AD405B@nps-ical SUMMARY:Ranger's Choice Hike in Davis Bayou DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T114500 DESCRIPTION:Join a park ranger at Davis Bayou to learn about the medicinal plants of the Gulf Coast. Meet at the Wiliam M. Colmer visitor center in t he Davis Bayou Area in Mississippi.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/ planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B77A7D54-0FB6-8A42-8A7DCD9380AD405B\n\n All events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B77A7D54-0FB6-8A 42-8A7DCD9380AD405B LOCATION:William M. Colmer Visitor Center CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260731T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25E17A1C-BFC3-A30B-E5A65D5AD019E844@nps-ical SUMMARY:Seashells (and a Murder Mystery) on Ship Island DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join a ranger for a guided beach walk and presentation on Ship Island in Mississippi and learn about what marine life reside in your favo rite seashells and help solve the murder mystery of how the empty shells y ou collect came to be unoccupied.  This is a walk up style event on Ship I sland swim beach.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/even t-details.htm?id=25E17A1C-BFC3-A30B-E5A65D5AD019E844\n\nAll events: https: //www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=25E17A1C-BFC3-A3 0B-E5A65D5AD019E844 LOCATION:Meet on Ship Island swim beach on Ship Island in Mississippi. Only accessible by boat. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260731T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=FR;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CE71A559-B35E-C75F-ACB78BDB4F10A012@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Guardian on the Gulf DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T133000 DESCRIPTION:Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Jo in a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied wall s.\n\nNote: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs ar e subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-d etails.htm?id=CE71A559-B35E-C75F-ACB78BDB4F10A012\n\nAll events: https://w ww.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=CE71A559-B35E-C7 5F-ACB78BDB4F10A012 LOCATION:Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida. CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260530T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,SA ;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CE71A559-B35E-C75F-ACB78BDB4F10A012@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Guardian on the Gulf DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T153000 DESCRIPTION:Fort Pickens has stood on the Gulf Coast for over 190 years. Jo in a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about this famed brick-and-mortar fortification and the people who lived and served within its storied wall s.\n\nNote: Talks are accessible to people with special needs. Programs ar e subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-d etails.htm?id=CE71A559-B35E-C75F-ACB78BDB4F10A012\n\nAll events: https://w ww.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=CE71A559-B35E-C7 5F-ACB78BDB4F10A012 LOCATION:Meet inside Fort Pickens in Florida. CATEGORIES:Talk,Walk RRULE:UNTIL=20260530T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,SA ;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E374BD27-D3A3-1A9E-6DFCBB810C7C7224@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Coastal Curiosities DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000 DESCRIPTION:Discover the web of life on the northern Gulf Coast with this d rop-in activity! Join a guide during this hands-on activity to see\, touch \, and learn how plants\, animals\, and humans have continuously adapted t o the coastal environment.\n\nNote: Talks are accessible to people with sp ecial needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weat her or other unforeseen circumstances.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E374BD27-D3A3-1A9E-6DFCBB810C7C7224\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E374BD27-D3A3-1A 9E-6DFCBB810C7C7224 LOCATION:Meet at Langdon Beach Pavilion before Fort Pickens. Parking lot 16 A on the mobile app. CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260516T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E374BD27-D3A3-1A9E-6DFCBB810C7C7224@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Coastal Curiosities DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T160000 DESCRIPTION:Discover the web of life on the northern Gulf Coast with this d rop-in activity! Join a guide during this hands-on activity to see\, touch \, and learn how plants\, animals\, and humans have continuously adapted t o the coastal environment.\n\nNote: Talks are accessible to people with sp ecial needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weat her or other unforeseen circumstances.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E374BD27-D3A3-1A9E-6DFCBB810C7C7224\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E374BD27-D3A3-1A 9E-6DFCBB810C7C7224 LOCATION:Meet at Langdon Beach Pavilion before Fort Pickens. Parking lot 16 A on the mobile app. CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260516T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=FR,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1B969886-91F8-DD04-BA4CC759BEBEF1E9@nps-ical SUMMARY:The Spanish Are Coming! (FL Program) DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T110000 DESCRIPTION:The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Decl aration of Independence\, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people\, places\, and events that shaped the founding of th e United States of America.\n\nNote: Talks are accessible to people with s pecial needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to wea ther or other unforeseen circumstances.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps. gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1B969886-91F8-DD04-BA4CC759BEBEF1E9 \n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1B969886-91F8-DD 04-BA4CC759BEBEF1E9 LOCATION:Meet inside Fort Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260530T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,MO,WE,TH,FR,SA;IN TERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18449414-B770-9CAE-B13539E8C3892A40@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Guardian on the Sound DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island i s a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=18449414-B770-9CAE -B13539E8C3892A40\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/ca lendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=18449414-B770-9C AE-B13539E8C3892A40 LOCATION:Gulf Islands National Seashore CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260731T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18449414-B770-9CAE-B13539E8C3892A40@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Guardian on the Sound DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 45-minute walk through Fort Massachusetts located on Ship Island. Meet at the entrance to Fort Massachusetts. Ship Island i s a barrier island located off the coast of Mississippi.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=18449414-B770-9CAE -B13539E8C3892A40\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/ca lendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=18449414-B770-9C AE-B13539E8C3892A40 LOCATION:Gulf Islands National Seashore CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260731T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7E77EE87-E459-8490-F16921DBDAF35313@nps-ical SUMMARY:The Life of a Ship Island Soldier and The East Pascagoula Raid (Mus ket Program) DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T120000 DESCRIPTION:Meet a park ranger inside Fort Massachusetts to learn about the history of Ship Island and a living history demonstration.\nNote: Loud an d hearing protection is not provided. This program are accessible to peopl e with special needs.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/ event-details.htm?id=7E77EE87-E459-8490-F16921DBDAF35313\n\nAll events: ht tps://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=7E77EE87-E459-84 90-F16921DBDAF35313 LOCATION:Fort Masschusetts CATEGORIES:Living History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1969FD46-F074-51C7-9347B2FB25CA1A2F@nps-ical SUMMARY:Dynamic Bayou Kayak Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260524T113000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a kayak tour of Davis Bayou in Mississippi. . Open to the first 20 people. Meet at the Davis Bayou Public Boat launch behind the William M. Colmer Visitor Center. Kayaks provided free of charge. Must wear closed toe shoes and life vest. Youth under 16 must be accompanied b y an adult. Ask about out two-seater kayaks. Program last 1.5 hours.\n\nRe gistration required: Call 228-230-4100 ext. 2.\n\nRegistration: Registrati on required: Call 228-230-4100 ext. 2.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.g ov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1969FD46-F074-51C7-9347B2FB25CA1A2F\ n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1969FD46-F074-51 C7-9347B2FB25CA1A2F LOCATION:Davis Bayou boat launch CATEGORIES:Boat Cruise END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19B3774D-CFDF-91F6-6060F6A650CD8EE1@nps-ical SUMMARY:The Spanish Are Coming! (MS Program) DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000 DESCRIPTION:The northern Gulf Coast is rich with stories about the American Revolution! To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Decl aration of Independence\, join a guide for a 30 minute talk to learn about the forgotten people\, places\, and events that shaped the founding of th e United States of America.\n\nNote: Talks are accessible to people with s pecial needs. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to wea ther or other unforeseen circumstances.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps. gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=19B3774D-CFDF-91F6-6060F6A650CD8EE1 \n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=19B3774D-CFDF-91 F6-6060F6A650CD8EE1 LOCATION:Meet inside Fort Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260530T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:81D94FBA-C180-840E-DE942022BF188B39@nps-ical SUMMARY:Art in the Park at Davis Bayou DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special ongoing program to learn about the his torical\, ecological\, and cultural resources of Gulf Islands and the Nati onal Park Service through a creative lens and create your own artwork surr ounded by the wonders of Davis Bayou. Art supplies are provided. Registrat ion is encouraged.\n\nRegistration: Call 228-230-4100 Ex #2\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=81D94FBA-C180-8 40E-DE942022BF188B39\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=81D94FBA-C180-84 0E-DE942022BF188B39 LOCATION:William M. Colmer Visitor Center. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:C25F6DDC-0197-06BB-2BBE17BE1606FABF@nps-ical SUMMARY:Twelve Miles to Freedom DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how eight local men embarked on a perilous jou rney and fought in America’s bloodiest war in search of humanity’s most va lued civil right. Meet inside Fort Massachusetts.\n\nEvent details: https: //www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=C25F6DDC-0197-06BB-2BBE17 BE1606FABF\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar. htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=C25F6DDC-0197-06 BB-2BBE17BE1606FABF LOCATION:Meet at the Fort Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Living History,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:E6770648-D78C-74CB-34183344BC04F048@nps-ical SUMMARY:Davis Bayou Skiff Boat Tour DTSTAMP:20260511T022744Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join a guide for a free 1 hour boat tour on Davis Bayou. Meet b ehind the visitor center. Program will take place on Sundays. Lifevest pro vided and shoes required. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adul t. Registration required call 228-230-4100.\n\nRegistration: Call 228-230- 4100 ext 2\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-detai ls.htm?id=E6770648-D78C-74CB-34183344BC04F048\n\nAll events: https://www.n ps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=E6770648-D78C-74 CB-34183344BC04F048 LOCATION:Behind the William M. Colmer Visitor Center at the boat house. CATEGORIES:Boat Cruise RRULE:UNTIL=20260726T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR