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Fun on the Fourth
3rd annual Coast Watchers Convoy 10 a.m.; parade starts at Long Beach Harbor, continues east on U.S. 90; the Mississippi Coast Watchers group features a convoy of classic and current vehicles; group is named after the original military and civilian volunteers who watched the shores along the...
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Day tripping to the Big Easy
Established in the 1700s and made American in 1803, New Orleans has history and enough lore to satisfy anyone. Spend a day or two here and take home memories and photos you’ll never match. Food, festivals, culture, nature, history, nightlife and music are all through and part of the city. ...
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Biloxi Shrimping Trip — a hands-on adventure
A delicious shrimp dinner is a treat visitors often enjoy during a trip to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Getting to view firsthand where their dinner originates is an experience most will never forget.
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ECOTOURISM: Vacationing on the Coast is a natural thing
Vacations become memorable when tourists interact with the environment and have a chance to learn something instead of just being entertained.
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Lynn Meadows Discovery Center keeps growing and growing
Excitement is building at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport as the state's only children's museum undergoes a major expansion that will double its space to allow children to learn, create and grow through interactive exhibitions and programs and a modern performing arts center.
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The Katrina Tour
Travel the 75-mile length of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and inland into South Mississippi’s pineywoods communities and you will understand why great minds like Ben Franklin, Mother Theresa, Winston Churchill and others tell us repeatedly that out of adversity comes opportunity and strength.
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Mississippi Charter Boat Captains Association
9-Ball Charters Capt. Barry Deschamp; Light Bottom Fishing and Surf Fishing Long Beach Harbor,(228) 669-1162, 800-726-0919, www.captbarry.com
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Ship Island ready to visit
Pick a perfect Gulf Coast day and spend it on an unspoiled island paradise. You can do that at Ship Island, one of America’s last barrier islands. Start your day with a soothing 11-mile boat ride from Gulfport Harbor to the island, courtesy of the Skrmetta family, who has been part of the...
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Voluntourism opportunities
Are you a tourist who wants to help the Coast rebuild? Volunteer Gulf Coast, (228) 896-0073, is a great place to start. There are organizations that can work with a group wanting to volunteer for a partial day or just one day. All require being contacted at least two weeks in advance to schedule...