Gulf Islands National Seashore

Interior Department's Proposal To Open Offshore Areas To Drilling Could Impact National Park System

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's announcement Thursday that the Trump administration intends to open up coastal areas to oil and gas leasing drew immediate condemnation from the National Parks and Conservation Association, which fears that could adversely impact national seashores and parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2018 2:36pm

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Gulf Islands National Seashore Increasing Entrance, Camping Fees

Rates are going up at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi as the park moves to bring its fee schedule in line with national guidelines.

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By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2017 2:00am

Hurricane Damage To Gulf Islands National Seashore To Limit Access Into December

Gulf Islands National Seashore, though not as heavily damaged as other parts of the National Park System in the Caribbean and Florida, will have limited access into December as crews work to repair road damage inflicted by Hurricane Nate to the Fort Pickens Road through the Fort Pickens Area and Highway 399 through the Santa Rosa Area.

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By NPT Staff - October 19th, 2017 2:00am

Areas Of Gulf Islands National Seashore To Remain Closed Due To Hurricane Nate Damage

It likely will be a few more days before Gulf Islands National Seashore on the Mississippi-Florida coastline recovers from damage inflicted by Hurricane Nate and fully reopens to visitors.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2017 3:00am

Another Potential Hurricane Forces Evacuation Of Gulf Islands National Seashore

Officials have begun to evacuate Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi as the park braces for Tropical Storm Nate, which is forecast to reach the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2017 3:00am

Here's A Look At Hurricane Irma's Impact On The National Park System

While crews were continuing Saturday to assess damage to Virgin Islands National Park from Hurricane Irma, parks on the mainland as far north as Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee were bracing for the storm.

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By NPT Staff - September 9th, 2017 4:14pm

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Alligator Gar Spotted Along Florida’s Gulf Islands National Seashore

Brian Whalen stood at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, staring out at bright green waves crashing along the Santa Rosa Area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Though it was the middle of the week, the beach was dotted with swimmers, sunbathers, and anglers like Whalen, enjoying a hot, sunny day in Northwest Florida. Suddenly, a dark shape swam past, longer than an adult is tall with a powerful tailfin.

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By Erika Zambello - July 16th, 2017 3:00am

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Lewd Behavior Prompts Closure Of Camping Area In Gulf Islands National Seashore

In response to numerous complaints about public nudity and indecent behavior that has damaged natural resources, Gulf Islands National Seashore has suspended primitive camping at the Perdido Key Area in Florida while the park develops a plan to address these concerns.

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By NPT Staff - February 16th, 2017 2:30am

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Black Powder Demonstrations Coming To Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida this spring will offer regular black powder demonstrations at Fort Pickens for the first time in more than 20 years.

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By NPT Staff - January 20th, 2017 2:00am

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Teens Help Baby Turtles See The (Natural) Light At Gulf Islands National Seashore

When sea turtles hatch, they depend on moonlight to find their way to the ocean. Human-caused light pollution, however, can disorient them and lead them away from the sea.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2016 3:00am

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