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Gulf Islands National Seashore closing Fort Pickens and Okaloosa Areas in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene

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News Release Date: September 24, 2024
Contact: Malerie Cates

GULF BREEZE, Fla. – Gulf Islands National Seashore (GUIS) will close the Fort Pickens and Okaloosa Areas to day use beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24 in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene.

The Fort Pickens area, including the campground will be closed effective 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25.  Reservations will be cancelled through and including Friday, September 27.

Pensacola Bay City Ferry has cancelled the Thursday, September 26 Sunset Cruise and the Friday, September 27 Ferry Service, returning Friday in time for the 5:30 p.m. Sunset Cruise.

Until further notice, the rest of visitor use areas within the GUIS Florida District will remain open for day use.

For more information, please follow the park’s social media accounts and website.www.nps.gov

About Gulf Islands National Seashore: Created in 1971, the national seashore stretches 160 miles along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico in Florida and Mississippi, and includes barrier islands, maritime forests, historic forts, bayous, and marine habitat. Visit us at www.nps.gov/GulfIslands, on Facebook www.facebook.com/GulfIslandsNPS, Twitter www.twitter.com/GulfIslandsNPS, and Instagram www.Instagram.com/GulfIslandsNPS.

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