The public is invited to peddle, hike, and climb their way through the archaeology of Gulf Islands National Seashore Fort Pickens Area with the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) and the National…
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Pensacola Bay ferry service delayed a year
Last week, Gulf Islands National Seashore, City of Pensacola, and Escambia County officials announced the delay of the Pensacola Bay ferry service which had been scheduled to begin this spring. All partners…
Candlelight Tours at Ft. Pickens set for July 22
Gulf Islands National Seashore presents its annual Candlelight Tour program at Fort Pickens. The Candlelight Tour is a great way for visitors to experience the fort in a whole new light, learn…
Students name Park Service ferries, Turtle Runner and Pelican Perch
Officials at Gulf Islands National Seashore have announced “Turtle Runner”, submitted by Ms. Bradley’s class at Brentwood Elementary School and “Pelican Perch”, submitted by Ms. Steven’s class at Cordova Park Elementary School,…
Gulf Islands National Seashore annually contributes $45 million to local economies
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 872,528 visitors to Gulf Islands National Seashore in 2015 spent $32,027,699 in communities near the park. That spending supported 541 jobs in the…
Living History Event: Civil War at Ship Island, April 9
Gulf Islands National Seashore in partnership with Ship Island Excursions and the Gulf Coast Living History Association will host a living history event this Saturday, April 9 on West Ship Island, Mississippi….
Park Service closes Fort Pickens for predicted bad weather
Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the Fort Pickens Area to all incoming public use due to predicted winds and high surf, effective Tuesday, Feb. 23. A mandatory evacuation of the Fort…
Free entrance to all National Parks on Saturday
Press release: This Saturday, September 26, celebrate National Public Lands Day by heading to a national park to play, learn, serve, or work. The 22nd annual event will feature free admission to…
Free: Gulf Islands National Seashore parks Feb. 15-17
In honor of Presidentâs Day, Gulf Islands National Seashore will join national parks across the country by celebrating a fee free weekend. The fee free weekend will be Feb. 15-17. All visitors…