I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied. John Masefield

The Lure of the Islands in the Gulf of Mexico

What is it that entices people to the sea? Poet John Masefield wrote, "I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied." Millions of visitors are drawn to the islands in the northern Gulf of Mexico for the white sandy beaches, the aquamarine waters, a boat ride, a camping spot, a tour of an old fort, or a place to fish. — US Nation Park Service