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  Dunes at the end of the island rise high above the waves.
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  The sun sets on Pensacola Beach as the waves from Tropical Storm Hanna lures surfers to the beach. .
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  The snack bar is the oldest business in the area.
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  The car is located in the center of the area in front of the seating. The surface is tiled. The Gulf Fishing Pier can be seen on the right.
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  Breaking waves run up on wide, sandy beaches against a backdrop of large sand dunes topped with a smattering of sea oats.
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  Atop and just behind the dunes lies an intriguing habitat that supports a limited but interesting array of plants and animals.
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  Deep white sand is so fine that the beach below you squeaks when you walk. Its seaward edges borders deep green and blue water.
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  The plants grow to 6 feet high and they function to trap wind-blown sands that eventually mound to begin dune formation.
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  The tall brown stalks that form wheat-like seed heads are called sea oats.
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  Several paths lead across the dunes to the gulf.