Tag: Fort Pickens
National Seashore to close ahead of severe weather
Portions of the Gulf Islands National Seashore will once again shut down ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall and flooding, officials said Monday.
The seashore's Fort Pickens...
Fort Pickens Candlelight Tour set for July 22
The annual candlelight tour event at Fort Pickens has been set for Friday, July 22, officials with the Gulf Islands National Seashore announced this...
Gulf Islands National Seashore’s economic impact tops $159 million
A new National Park Service report shows that 3,104,355 visitors to Gulf Islands National Seashore in 2015 spent $130,740,300 in communities near the park....
Amid prison overcrowding, Fort Pickens to reopen as county jail
"We've just run out of ideas," said Escambia County administrator Jack Brown, speaking during a press conference held Friday at Gulf Islands National Seashore.
Brown was...
Fort Pickens closed due to impeding weather
The Gulf Islands National Seashore announced Monday that it would close the Fort Pickens Area to all incoming public use due to predicted winds and...
Pensacola, Escambia push forward on ferry service
The planned Pensacola Bay ferry service continues to move forward, with both the Pensacola City Council and Escambia County Commission set to take up...
Remnants of Hurricane Patricia Batter National Seashore, Fort Pickens
No, that's not snow filling the road to Fort Pickens near Pensacola Beach. It's just thousands of tons of sugar-white sand that's been washed...
The Real Story: Geronimo’s captivity in Pensacola
On the morning of October 25, 1886 a train pulled into the bustling maritime city of Pensacola. Onboard were 16 Apache warriors, but unlike many...
National Park Service Moves Forward with Pensacola Bay Ferry Service
The next step has been made in beginning the highly-anticipated Pensacola Bay passenger ferry service.
Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Dan Brown announced today that after...
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Be Outside in Pensacola
If you’re dreaming of a beach get-a-way filled with local experiences, outdoor adventures and historic tours then the Pensacola Bay Area is the perfect...
