Tag: Gulf Islands National Seashore
Gulf Islands generate $225M economic impact
Press release: In the year 2020, more than 4 million visitors to Gulf Islands National Seashore spent $180 million in nearby communities, according to a…
Fort Pickens Road closed
Gulf Islands National Seashore crews were able to complete assessments this morning which revealed that J. Earl Bowden Road, Highway 399 sustained significant damage making…
National Seashore areas closing at 7 p.m.
Gulf Breeze, Fla. - Gulf Islands National Seashore officials will begin shutdown procedures at the park’s island units to all visitor use and access starting tonight,…
Tram Service at the Fort Pickens area begins
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced that tram service in the Fort Pickens Area will begin operation immediately. The trams will be operated by ITL…
Ferry service a huge accomplishment for Superintendent Dan Brown
Yesterday, Gulf Islands National Seashore, city of Pensacola and Escambia County hosted joint press conference officially launching Pensacola Bay Cruises. The ferry service has been…
Major clean-up of Johnson Beach begins today
Due to extensive structural damage, Gulf Islands National Seashore officials will remove several dilapidated structures at Johnson Beach in the Perdido Key Area of the…
Vote for Gulf Islands National Seashore
10Best enlisted a panel of Florida Local Experts and travel writers to nominate their favorite state attractions. Gulf Islands National Seashore is a finalist, and…
Fort Pickens closed temporarily, two storms in the Gulf
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials closed Fort Pickens Area yesterday 8 p.m. to all public use due to the potential of tropical conditions to impact…
Summer 2017 Ranger Programs Schedule in Florida
Gulf Islands National Seashore announces its summer (June-September) ranger programs schedule for the Florida Areas of the park. All programs are free and are subject…
Rosamond Johnson Commemoration, May 6
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced the annual commemoration of Private Rosamond Johnson will be held at the Perdido Key Area on May 6, 2017…
Gulf Islands National Seashore had $206M impact in local economies in 2016
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4.8 million visitors to Gulf Islands National Seashore in 2016 spent $206 million in communities near…
Fee-free entry in celebration of Presidents Day
Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced fee free entry to all sites Monday, February 20, 2017, in celebration of Presidents Day. National Parks throughout the…