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Gulf Islands National Seashore: Butcherpin CoveThe Gulf Islands National Seashore established in 1971, preserved 14 miles of Santa Rosa Island in its natural state. Included in the Seashore are numerous historical sites.
The restaurant and banquet facilities at Tiger Point are acclaimed as the Emerald Coast's finest. taken by Denise Daughtry
The cove is on the sound side of Naval Live Oaks Preserve. taken by Tom Roush
The old Naval Live Oaks Reservation was established in 1828 for the cultivation of live oak trees used for constructing 19th century wooden sailing ships. The area has been preserved for over 150 years. taken by Tom Roush
Large pieces of driftwood dot the shore of the cove. taken by Tom Roush
Saw palmettos are among the ground cover plants in the preserve. taken by Tom Roush
Magnolia trees bloom in the summer with large white waxy flowers. taken by Tom Roush
Saw palmettos and oak trees line old Pensacola-St. Augustine road which parallels US 98 for 2.2 miles and is the longest foot trail in this part of the park. It is also one of the last remaining remnants of Florida's first highway. Today it passes through an interesting collection of coastal habitats that include sand pine scrub, and harwood hammocks, characterized chiefly by live oak, southern magnolia nd pignut hickory. taken by Tom Roush
The cove is part of Escambia Bay at the National Seashore. taken by Tom Roush
The cove is part of Naval Live Oaks Preservation at the National Seashore. taken by Tom Roush
Long-leaf pine trees grow along the beach on the bay. taken by Michael ODnovan
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