News Release

Gulf Islands National Seashore Reopens All Areas After Hurricane Isaias

News Release Date: October 26, 2026

GULF BREEZE, Fla. —  Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen the Naval Live Oaks Areas in the Florida District Oct. 26. The park had closed these areas to protect life and safety during Hurricane Isaias.

All other areas are open including Okaloosa, Opal Beach, Perdido Key (Johnson Beach), Fort Pickens, and Fort Barrancas Areas.

“The park fared relatively well during Hurricane Isaias in comparison to prior hurricanes,” said Rick Clark, Gulf Islands National Seashore superintendent. “Isaias caused no substantial damage to buildings or infrastructure in the park’s Florida or Mississippi Districts.”

Visitors should continue to use caution on trails and not enter signed closed areas.

For more information visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/guis and Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GulfIslandsNPS.
 

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About the National Park Service.  Established in 1916, the National Park Service preserves America’s most treasured natural and cultural places for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of current and future generations. Learn more at nps.gov.   

 

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