COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (May 29, 2025) – As the sun shines longer and the temperatures climb, Coastal Mississippi is calling adventurers, beach lovers, and nature enthusiasts to celebrate Great Outdoors Month this June. The month-long celebration known as Great Outdoors Month encourages travelers to get outside and enjoy America's public land, parks, natural resources, and more. With 62 miles of pristine shoreline, scenic trails, and endless open-air experiences, visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast offers the perfect backdrop to enjoy the outdoor-travel-driven month dedicated to fresh air and unforgettable moments.

Top Ways to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Coastal Mississippi:

• Ship Island Excursions: To capture the best the outdoors offers in Coastal Mississippi, travelers can take a daily voyage to Ship Island on the passenger ferry service. Located 10 miles offshore from Gulfport/Biloxi, travelers will find high-quality beaches, opportunities for shelling and birding, dolphin sightings, and more.
• Adventure Locators: Located in D'Iberville, Adventure Locators showcases the best of Coastal Mississippi with scuba diving lessons, paddleboard rentals and more.
• Gulf Coast Gator Ranch: In Moss Point, Gulf Coast Gator Ranch is the oldest and largest alligator ranch. Stroll along the protected walkways, hand-feed gators up close, or hop on the ranch's Airboat for a swamp tour – it's all ready for Great Outdoors Month.
• Biloxi Boat Tours: Join the Biloxi Boat Tours for sunset cruise tours and rides to discover Deer Island and the Biloxi Bay. Along the journey, travelers are invited to explore, swim, fish, picnic, and play during their tours.
• Buccaneer Bay Waterpark: Buccaneer Bay Waterpark features outdoor family fun with all the bells and whistles. From the Pirate's Plank (a 340 ft. completely enclosed slide) to Pirale's Plunge (400 ft, twisting and turning body slide) to the Lil' Smuggler's Cove (water playground with bubbler and tipping buckets), and a 17,450 sq. ft. surf pool – this is a must-visit waterpark in June.
• Horse Ride for Fun: A relaxing and fun way to spend your day, Horse Ride for Fun in Saucier offers a beautiful ride through over 40 acres of trails with trained and friendly horses. Travelers can join the property for professionally guided rides every weekend of the summer.  
• Jet Blast Beach Rentals: Conveniently located in Gulfport, travelers can take to the water with an adrenaline-pumping experience with the help of Jet Blast Beach Rentals. The location offers Jet Skis, Kayaks, Pontoon Boats, Water Trikes, and more for travelers to use.
• Edward Khayat Memorial Park: Edward Khayat Memorial Park offers travelers everything they need in a park setting, all in one place: 13.7 acres, five pavilions, an amphitheater, splash pad, and more.
• Golfing in Coastal Mississippi: Great Outdoors Month can't be complete without hitting the links! From signature courses like Grand Bear Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus-designed layout, to legendary resort style courses like Fallen Oak, designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, to the course designed one of golf's best players, The Bridges Golf Club, which is Mississippi's only Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, travelers are in for a true golf experience.

“Great Outdoors Month is more than a celebration – it's a reminder of how lucky we are to be surrounded by such stunning natural beauty,” said Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi Tourism. “We invite travelers and locals alike to soak in the Mississippi Gulf Coast sunshine, breathe in the fresh air, stroll along our beautiful white sand beaches, and make more memories outdoors this June.”

To plan your getaway to Coastal Mississippi, visit CoastalMississippi.com. 

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About Coastal Mississippi: Coastal Mississippi is the organization charged with promoting South Mississippi as a tourism and convention destination worldwide. Its mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure, convention, sports, and business visitors to the area. It is dedicated to maximizing the travel and tourism industry for South Mississippi. Visit CoastalMississippi.com to learn more.