Snorkeling
Meet at Battery Worth Picnic Area. Look for the dive flag. Equipment is provided, first come, first served, or bring your own mask and snorkel. Wear water shoes. Children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by and adult. Fridays, June 12 through August 14, 10:00 a.m. (1.5 hours)
Stargazing with the Escambia Amateur Astronomers' Association
Weather permitting, meet at Battery Worth Picnic Area, Fridays, June 19, July 17, & August 14, sunset to 10:00 p.m.
Campfire Program at Historic Fort Pickens
Enjoy stories about the National Park Service and the National Seashore. Wear bug spray.
Saturdays, June 27, July 25, August 15 at 8:00 p.m. (1 hour)
Advanced Redoubt
Located on board Pensacola Naval Air Station, Ranger guided tours, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (30 – 45 minutes)
Naval Live Oaks Area
Located in Gulf Breeze. Orientation program and videos available on request.
Call 934-2600 for more information.
Civil War in Pensacola
Naval Live Oaks Auditorium presentation, Fridays, June 12 through August 14 (except July 24)
at 11:00 a.m. (30 minutes)
Presidential History of Gulf Islands National Seashore
Naval Live Oaks Auditorium presentation, Fridays, June 12 through August 14 (except July 24)
at 2:00 p.m. (30 minutes)
Florida District Program Schedule, Fall 2009, Beginning August 16
Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is an $8 entrance fee at Rosamond Johnson Beach, Opal Beach, and Fort Pickens Area. Be prepared for intense heat, drink plenty of water, use sunscreen with SPF rating of 30 or higher, and wear sunglasses and a hat. Call Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center at (850) 934-2600 for updated information or visit our website at www.nps.gov/guis. Ranger led programs are free and subject to change. Park Visitor Centers are closed Christmas Day.
FortPickensArea
The Fort Pickens Area is open daily 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fort Pickens Visitor Center is open
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March through October and 8:30 a.m. to 4:oo p.m. November through February. Ranger guided tours daily at 2:00 p.m. (30-45 minutes)
Stargazing with the Escambia Amateur Astronomers' Association
Weather permitting, meet at Battery Worth Picnic Area.
Fridays, Sept. 18, and Oct. 16, sunset to 10:00 p.m.
FortBarrancasArea
Locatedon board Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fort Barrancas Visitor Center is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. March through October and 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. November through February. Ranger guided tours daily at2:00 p.m. (30 – 45 minutes)
Advanced Redoubt
Located on board Pensacola Naval Air Station, Ranger guided tours,Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
(30 – 45 minutes)
Naval Live Oaks Area
LocatedinGulf Breeze. Naval Live Oaks Visitor Center is open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Orientation program and videosavailable on request. Call 934-2600 for more information.
Special Events
Stargazing with the Escambia Amateur Astronomers' Association Weather permitting, meet at Battery Worth Picnic Area, Fridays, Sept. 18 & Oct. 16, sunset to 10:00 p.m.
International Coastal Cleanup at Perdido Key, Naval Live Oaks, Fort Pickens and Santa Rosa Areas on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Call Ranger Amanda at (850) 916-3001 for information. Bring sun block, water and a hat.
Sound Side Serenade at Naval Live Oaks Picnic Area, Saturday, October 17, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of music outdoors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
