National Shorelines

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Assateague Island National SeashoreAssateague Island National Seashore

Maryland / Virginia

 

Visit a place recreated each day by ocean wind and waves. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests and coastal bays.

 

Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited

FloridaCanaveral National Seashore

Florida

 

Since ancient times, this barrier island has provided sanctuary to both people and wildlife. Many threatened animals find refuge here, including sea turtles who nest on its shores.

 

Date Of First Visit: 2018 May👨👩

Cape Cod National SeashoreCape Cod National Seashore

Massachusetts

 

Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, lighthouses, cultural landscapes, and wild cranberry bogs offer a glimpse of Cape Cod's past and continuing ways of life.

 

Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited

North CarolinaCape Hatteras National Seashore

North Carolina

 

Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms, these islands are ever changing. Walking on the beach, kayaking, or climbing the Lighthouse, there is something for everyone to explore.

 

Date Of First Visit: 2023 June👨👩👧

North CarolinaCape Lookout National Seashore

North Carolina

 

A boat ride three miles off-shore brings you to the barrier islands of Cape Lookout for horse watching, shelling, fishing, camping, lighthouse climbing, and more.

 

Date Of First Visit: 2023 June👨👩👧

Cumberland Island National SeashoreCumberland Island National Seashore

Georgia

 

Cumberland Island is home to over 9,800 acres of pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, and wide marshes that whisper the stories of both man and nature.

 

Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited

Fire Island National SeashoreFire Island National Seashore

New York

 

Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries.

 

Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited

Florida / MississippiGulf Islands National Seashore

Florida / Mississippi

 

Millions of visitors are drawn to the islands in the northern Gulf of Mexico for the white sandy beaches, the aquamarine waters, a boat ride, a camping spot, a tour of an old fort, or a place to fish.

 

Date Of First Visit: 2016 April👨👩

TexasPadre Island National Seashore

Texas

 

Padre Island separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life.

 

Date Of First Visit: 2017 May👨👩

CaliforniaPoint Reyes National Seashore

California

 

From its rocky headlands and expansive sand beaches to its open grasslands, brushy hillsides, and forested ridges, Point Reyes offers visitors over 1500 species of plants and animals to discover.

 

Date Of First Visit: 2018 February👨👩


WisconsinApostle Islands National Lakeshore

Wisconsin

 

The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host cultural and natural resources. Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and visitors can hike, paddle, sail, or cruise to experience the Jewels of Lake Superior.

 

Date Of First Visit: 2019 September👨👩

Pictured Rocks National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Michigan

 

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks.

 

Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited

Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshoreSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan

 

Miles of sand beaches, bluffs that tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, and unique flora and fauna make up Sleeping Bear Dunes.

 

Date Of First Visit: Not Yet Visited



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