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Gulf Islands National SeashoreThe front view of the red brick Fort Barrancas Visitor Center includes a cannon barrel, bench and bulletin board.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Fort Barrancas Visitor Center
 
A park volunteer greets visitors to Fort Barrancas.
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Open daily. 
March to October 9:30am to 4:45 pm. November to February 8:30am to 3:45 pm.
New, universally designed exhibits.
Call 850-455-5167 for information.
No fee.  
Rare Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hatchling moving towards the Gulf.  

Did You Know?
Of the seven species of sea turtles, four species nest at Gulf Islands National Seashore. Sea turtle hatchlings instinctively head for areas of brighter light. Artificial lighting causes thousands of hatchling deaths each year.

Last Updated: May 15, 2009 at 13:41 EST