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2. Barrier island - Wikipedia

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   The largest barrier island in the world is Padre Island of Texas, United States, at 113 miles (182 km) long. [2] Sometimes an important inlet may close permanently, transforming an island into a peninsula , thus creating a barrier peninsula , [ 3 ] often including a beach , barrier beach .

3. Gulf Islands National Seashore - Wikipedia

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   The barrier islands started forming 4500-5400 years ago. On the north side of the islands, the beaches are broad, while on the south side, the beaches include 2 metres (6.6 ft) high dunes on average, but with some reaching 6 metres (20 ft). The white quartz sands originated from the Appalachian Mountains.

4. 30 of the most beautiful beaches across the US - AOL

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   The drive to Key Biscayne is just as scenic an experience as spending time there. The coast, which extends 4 miles across Barrier Island, is popular among tourists for its soft sand and crystal ...

5. List of national lakeshores and seashores of the United States

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   Padre Island, the world's longest undeveloped barrier island, is a nesting ground for the Kemp's ridley sea turtle and a migratory site for least terns, brown pelicans, and piping plovers. Malaquite Beach provides a variety of recreational activities, and Novillo Line Camp has the remains of a cattle ranch.

6. 24 of the Most Gorgeous, Secluded Beaches in the US and ... - AOL

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   24 of the Most Gorgeous, Secluded Beaches in the US and Beyond. Mia Taylor. April 11, 2024 at 9:00 PM ... The remote Sunset Beach is the southernmost barrier island beach on North Carolina’s ...

7. Padre Island National Seashore - Wikipedia

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   Padre Island is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. The national seashore is 70 miles (110 km) long with 65.5 miles (105.4 km) of Gulf beach. PAIS hosts a variety of pristine beach, dune, and tidal flat environments, [2] including the Laguna Madre on its west coast, a famous spot for windsurfing.

8. 9 Stunning US Beaches That Aren't Crowded... Yet - AOL

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   1. Caladesi Island State Park. While Clearwater Beach, located about 30 miles from Tampa, is a favorite among spring breakers and tourists for its crystal-clear water and soft, white sand, just ...

9. Outer Banks - Wikipedia

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   The Outer Banks, separating the Atlantic Ocean (east) from Currituck Albemarle Sounds (north) and Pamlico Sound (south) The Outer Banks (frequently abbreviated OBX) are a 200 mi (320 km) string of barrier islands and spits off the coast of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, on the east coast of the United States.