Seven families joined us at GulfIslandsNPS for a day of exploration and stewardship, thanks to our partnership with NationalParkService and TAPSOrg. The day began with a ranger-led tour of Fort Pickens, where families learned about its role in the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. After hiking along the sandbar and taking in the park’s natural beauty, they rolled up their sleeves for an afternoon stewardship project: clearing sand, removing invasive plants, and helping to protect this historic site from further erosion 💪🌿 #TAPS #GulfIslandsNPS #MilitaryFamilies #Survivors #FortPickens #History #Stewardship #NationalParks #Preservation