The government sponsors Red Wolf and Bald Eagle programs on the island and ospreys are out there by the score. Horn Island is the island where famed artist, Walter Anderson would spend weeks as a hermit, writing and painting the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. Walter Anderson has become a very celebrated artist on the Coast and his artwork is now nationally recognized. In Biloxi, the Moran family offers paintings and artwork depicting coast life and scenery at their art gallery. Also of interest is Keesler Airforce Base. .
Ship Island is the next island that has a claim to fame.
East Ship island was breached by the hurricane near the western end. Originally given to Nicholas Christian by the Spanish, the most notable owner was Juan Couevas, the lighthouse keeper there who married Nicholas' daughter. Couevas earned his place in local history by refusing to lead the British through the myriad of passes to New Orleans. This bought Andrew Jackson enough time to prepare for the famous battle that would occur. The island was used during WWII as a K-9 training station in order to train dogs to attack Japanese.