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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 ...

A Mississippi teen died following a drowning incident last week at Pensacola Beach, according to ABC affiliate WDAM in ...

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 ...

As chances increase of severe weather moving into the area Saturday, organizations are beginning to proactively cancel events ...

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 ...

Jessica Cregger is a park ranger who is part of the layoffs. She says half of her department at Fort Pickens was let go over the weekend. Cregger herself had been employed since last June.

Keep in mind the entrance fee is valid for seven days and covers additional Gulf Islands National Seashore attractions like Fort Pickens. For additional information, check out the National Park ...

Regular operating hours will resume on Monday. Gulf Islands National Seashore began closing the Fort Pickens Area for incoming day-users and campers at noon Friday. All visitors and campers must ...