Spanning Florida and Mississippi coastlines, Gulf Islands National Seashore is 160 miles of natural barrier islands, history and unspoiled wetlands.

Crude that spilled late last month from a key deepwater oil terminal has traveled 18 miles across open Gulf of Mexico waters and affected three islands that are part of a coastal wildlife refuge noted ...

New exhibit at Savannah’s Telfair Museums places Ossabaw Island, made famous by preservationist Eleanor "Sandy" Torrey West, ...

South Carolina islands have palmetto trees growing alongside ferns and pines. Georgia’s barrier islands, including St. Simons ...

This barrier island is a sanctuary to behold, including historic ruins and wild horses.

It's blowing up a storm as Hyatt explores the protective barrier islands and their resilient wildlif In this escapade, we dive deep into a stormy Lowcountry, revealing the vital role of barrier ...

Planning a trip to the coast for a quick spring break vacation? Here's where to find historic landmark lighthouses in Mississippi ...

Sand dunes are a common sight on Carolina beaches, and they serve a vital function in the natural world that scientists want to understand better.

In their natural state, barrier islands are ephemeral. Slowly but continuously, waves reshape their form. Over thousands of years, the sea has pushed them landward, a grain by grain migration from ...

The South is home to some of the prettiest stretches of shoreline in the country. With charming downtowns, fresh-caught fare, and plenty of ways to get out on the water, each of the South's best beach ...

Two and a half years ago, Brevard County received a rare yet unanimous distinction from Florida lawmakers. A bill passed without a single no vote and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis ...