Construction for Fort Pickens began in 1829. The fort was built by enslaved people over the next five years, officially completing its construction in October 1834. The fort's distinctive five ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Fort Pickens has closed for the expected severe weather on Wednesday. Gulf Islands National Seashore just closed the area at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. All campers were ordered to ...

At least half of the park rangers who manage Fort Pickens campground have been fired, according to one of the fired park rangers. Philip Iversen dreamed his whole life of working for the National ...