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Ship Island to Reopen to Visitors

Ship Island Lighthouse from Ship Island ExcursionsVisitors and vacationers to Gulfport, will soon get one of their most popular attractions back. Ship Island is a barrier island just off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. On April 14th, Ship Island is scheduled to reopen to access by tourists.

According to the National Park Service, Ship Island won't be back to its former glory by the time it reopens in mid-April; but plans are underway to restore the island's facilities.

Ship Island Excursions has begun taking reservations for group tours starting in April and May

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