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National Park Service Expands Personal Watercraft Access at Gulf Islands National Seashore
August 25, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service today announced a final rule that expands recreational opportunities for personal watercraft (jet-ski) users at Gulf Islands National Seashore by reducing flat-wake zones in Mississippi and Florida.
Read the official NPS sourceWhat Travelers Need to Know
Use the official notice to confirm the affected destination, dates and visitor arrangements before finalizing your trip.
Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.
Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.