Gulf Islands National Seashore will close the Fort Pickens Area immediately beginning Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine. The National Hurricane Center said Francine was expected to ...

FORT PICKENS, Fla. (WKRG) — With gusty winds and rainfall, Gulf Islands National Seashore has closed some areas including Fort Pickens Road, Fort Pickens Campground and the Opal Beach Complex. People ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Gulf Islands National Seashore officials announced the closure of Fort Pickens ahead of potentially severe storms on Tuesday. According to a news release, the Fort Pickens ...

As of Thursday morning, Gulf Islands National Seashore has temporarily closed visitor access and facilities in the Opal Beach and Fort Pickens areas for weather recovery operations. Closed areas ...

While Florida’s panhandle is widely known for its white sandy beaches, emerald green waters and vibrant coastal life, many visitors (and even locals) overlook the walkable historic sites that bring ...