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Florida Southern Mocs c/o 2018 . Pursuing career in conservation biology.♻️❤️

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Thanksgiving is approaching! What’s your favorite grocery store that you can always count on? Let us know and enter for the chance to get $100 cash back added to your GetUpside account. Link in bio on how to enter.🤑
#GetTurkey

[Gulf Islands NS @GulfIslandsNPS]

Wanted: The owner of this trash.

Reward: Future generations can continue to enjoy the beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore.

We ask that you Pack it In/ Pack it Out and pick up trash wherever you see it.

Image NPS/Willis
#GulfIslandsNS #NationalParks #LeaveNoTrace

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ALERT: The Fort Barrancas Area is closed until further notice. Visitors should avoid this area for their safety. Follow @NASPCOLA for updates.

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"It's as though the leaves were fluttering and the tree suddenly came to life"
~Thoughts from a photographer

Image of monarchs: NPS/Breault
#GulfIslandsNS #WildlifeWednesday #NationalParks #Monarchs #FindYourMonarch #FallColors

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☀️Risseee and shine

Because today is #NationalTakeAHikeDay!
At Gulf Islands there are plenty of trails and beaches to hike on in Florida AND Mississippi!

#GulfIslandsNS #SundayFunday #NationalParks #FindYourSunrise #SunriseSunday #LeaveNoTrace

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This fall, celebrate nature, history, and diverse cultures on a visit to a national park. Find up to date information on visiting parks, as well as maps, programs, and events at https://t.co/WBvFUPfF4u.

Where will you go?

#FindYourPark #EncuentraTuParque

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"The smallest change in perspective can transform a life. What tiny attitude adjustment might turn your world around?" ~ Oprah Winfrey

Image of a moth on a flower: NPS/Doggrell
#GulfIslandsNS #MondayMotivation #NationalParks

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Look who’s turning 103! Has a visit to a national park inspired you?

Find a park event near you at https://t.co/0AwvPu7cJq

#FindYourPark #NPSBirthday

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Celebrate the National Park Service's 103rd birthday by visiting a park near you!

Did you know that Gulf Islands National Seashore is just ONE of 419 National Park units?

Image of the ocean tide by Elizabeth Fisher
#GulfIslandsNS #FindYourPark #NPSBirthday

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Early bird gets the sunrise!

Comment below if you like sunrises or sunsets more at Gulf Islands National Seashore!

Image of a sunrise over the ocean: NPS/Clements
#GulfIslandsNS #MondayMotivation #FindYourSunrise #NationalParks

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Happy #ThrowbackThursday!
Whether you are driving a boat, riding your bike or in a car there are plenty of ways to travel to Gulf Islands!

What's YOUR favorite way to travel to Gulf Islands National Seashore?

Then/Now Photo: NPS/Breault
#GulfIslandsNS #NationalParks

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Don't be a Peli-CAN'T be a PeliCAN.

Image of a pelican: NPS/Breault
#GulfIslandsNS #MondayMotivation #NationalParks

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I read that one on a can of lemonade. I like to think it applies to life. -Andy Dwyer
Go outside and #FindYourPark because July is #NationalParkandRecreationMonth!

NPS/Breault
#GulfIslandsNS #NationalParks

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Single use plastic is the most common litter found in the park. One easy way to reduce plastic waste is by bringing your own coffee mug or water bottle. How do you #LeaveNoTrace? Comment and share your tips!
#GulfIslandsNS #PlasticFreeJuly #NationalParks #LeaveNoTrash #LNT
(D.S.)

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If you guessed the banded sea star on last week's #TriviaTuesday, you are correct! The underside of these echinoderms have rows of tube feet which they use to tip toe across the sand.

Photo of a banded sea star: NPS/Breault
#WildlifeWednesday #GulfIslandsNS

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"The rainbow is a part of nature, and you have to be in the right place to see it. It's beautiful, all of the colors, even the colors you can't see." -Gilbert Baker

#GulfIslandsNS #NationalParks #FindYourPride

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Mood: When the forecast predicts rain.

Picture of a Great Blue Heron by Tamra Willis
#GulfIslandsNS #NationalParks #WildlifeWednesday #FindYourPark

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Watch the sunset at least once a day.

Photo of sunset from Johnson's Beach Area by Scott Taylor
#GulfIslandsNS #MondayMotivation #FindYourSunset #NationalParks

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"Speed limit monitor reporting for duty!"
Please be cautious in the Florida areas of the park by driving the posted speed limits and always watching the road for chicks.

Photo of least tern on sign: NPS/Breault
#GulfIslandsNS #NationalParks #SaveAChick

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One of these is not like the other...

Photo of ghost crab by Perry Doggrell
#GulfIslandsNS #NationalParks #WildlifeWednesday #FindYourPark #IdentityCrisis