This section of Gulf Islands National Seashore doesn't actually contain (much) seashore – instead, it consists of groves of local maritime hammock (forest) cut through by 7.5 miles of hiking trails. What's in a name? Local live oaks, prized for their toughness and durability, were used as timber for early American warships.
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
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