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GOLF & OUTDOORS
Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NON-STOP ADVENTURES
PASCAGOULA
There are so many great things about living on the Coast. One of my favorites is that no matter where you live, you don’t have to travel far to find something fun to do outside. From Moss Point to Bay St. Louis, there is plenty to keep you busy in Coasta Mississippi.
MOSS POINT
In Moss Point, you can explore the boardwalks and trails and rent kayaks to experience the wildlife and beauty at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center. The Escatawpa River provides an endless amount of options for paddling. There’s also McCoy’s River and Marsh Tours, where you’ll have a
Pascagoula has Beach Park, where you can spend the day relaxing, picnicking, walking the trails, or having fun with your kids on the playgrounds. The historic Round Island Lighthouse and surrounding park offer scenic views of the
Pascagoula River.
GAUTIER
Shepard State Park in Gautier has so much to offer! You can camp, hike, play disc golf, practice on the archery course, ride their mountain bike trails, or just chill. The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge offers guided tours, or you can hike the trails to check out the endangered birds and other wildlife. Gautier City Park has playgrounds, walking trails and sports facilities right in town.
OCEAN SPRINGS
Ocean Springs has Front Beach, where you can relax on the sandy shores, swim in the warm water, walk, run, or ride your
guided tour through the marshlands.
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