national seashore
noun
: a recreational area adjacent to a seacoast and maintained by the federal government
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The national seashore is made up of a series of parks, beaches, and islands, split between Florida and Mississippi, and all surrounded by clear, aqua-blue waters that are home to gopher tortoises, bottlenose dolphins, starfish, crabs…and the 300 species of birds that migrate through the area.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
While Texas only has two national parks under its belt, there's also an impressive collection of national historical parks, national recreation areas, national monuments, and even a national seashore worth visiting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Since October is outside of high season, parking and entry to most national seashore beaches is free.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
With his advice in mind, read on to discover the best national parks — plus a national seashore and a couple of national historical parks — to visit in the fall.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2024
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2025
While Texas only has two national parks under its belt, there's also an impressive collection of national historical parks, national recreation areas, national monuments, and even a national seashore worth visiting.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Since October is outside of high season, parking and entry to most national seashore beaches is free.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
With his advice in mind, read on to discover the best national parks — plus a national seashore and a couple of national historical parks — to visit in the fall.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2024
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“National seashore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20seashore. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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