THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
The National Park Service today announced a final rule that expands recreational opportunities for personal watercraft (jet-ski) users at Gulf Islands National Seashore by reducing flat-wake zones in Mississippi and Florida.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore 2025 visitation highlights.
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Prescribed burn scheduled within the Davis Bayou Area sometime between Feb. 7 and 23.
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A new FY24 National Park Service released demonstrating visitor impact to community.
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The Fort Pickens Campground restrooms will be remodeled. Beginning
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Gulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, is widening and resurfacing the road and adding a path on either side.
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Prescribed burn scheduled for the Davis Bayou Area April 11, 12
Official NPS sourceFollowing a quick storm, the park has reopened.
Official NPS sourceA quick storm will come into the Gulf March 4.
Official NPS sourceHard freeze approaching the gulf coast, closure predicted.
Official NPS sourceWinter storm along the Gulf Coast results in park closures
Official NPS sourceWinter weather along Gulf Coast results in closures
Official NPS sourceFreezing temperatures results in closed facilities for protection.
Official NPS sourceA cold front is bringing freezing temperatures to Gulf Coast.
Official NPS sourceFort Pickens Area opens for day use only, campground remains closed
Official NPS sourceThe Fort Pickens Area closed for coastal flooding warning.
Official NPS sourceParking lot closures for Fort Pickens Area
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore will reopen the Fort Pickens Area at 8 a.m. on Monday, September 30. Fort Pickens Campground check-in will begin at 1 p.m. Parking lots 17A and 19A will remain closed.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore’s Opal Beach Complex will reopen at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. The Fort Pickens Area, including the campground, remains closed due to clean up efforts.
Official NPS sourceThe Fort Pickens Area, including the campground, and the Opal Beach Complex within Gulf Islands National Seashore remain closed until further notice due to storm surge from Hurricane Helene.
Official NPS sourceGulf 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.
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The Fort Pickens area closed Sept 9.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore opens the Mississippi District following Hurricane Francine
Official NPS sourceUpdates for Gulf Islands National Seashore closures.
Official NPS sourceUpdates for Gulf Islands National Seashore closures.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore prepares for TS Francine
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The National Park Service report, 2023 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, finds that 325.5 million visitors spent $26.4 billion in communities near national parks. This spending supported 415,400 jobs and provided $19.4 billion in labor income and $55.6 billion in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector had the highest direct contributions with $9.9 billion in economic output and 89,200 jobs. The restaurants received the next greatest direct contributions with $5.2 billion in economic output and 68,600 jobs.
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September is the anniversary of the National Wilderness Act.
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This area has not been burned in at least the past five years.
Official NPS sourceThe area is only partially closed.
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Former program manager returning to the park
Official NPS sourceThe park is closing due to wind direction, speed, and surf height.
Official NPS sourceThe partnership will restore and conserve native habitats on federally managed lands through marine debris cleanup events over the next three years.
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The year 2023 was a record year for park visitation.
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The $2.6 M project to improve visitor access and experience, restore habitat, and protect critical resources began in September.
Official NPS sourceAt Gulf Islands National Seashore, visitation numbers visitation increased 40 percent in FY23.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore begins an exhibit project that will open historic structures to the public for the first time to share untold stories.
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Beneficial Placement of Dredged Sediment onto Perdido Key Set to Begin Mid-November
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore Closes in Preparation for Incoming Weather
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Gulf Islands National Seashore Responds to Wildfire in Naval Live Oaks Area Update.
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The wildfire in Gulf Islands National Seashore burned 44 acres on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Roads closed due to flooding as a result of storm.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore tourism contributes $367 million to the local economies in FY22
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Beginning in early September, Gulf Islands National Seashore will begin a project to enhance the visitor experience and decrease habitat impacts in the Perdido Key Area. The project is scheduled from September through February.
Official NPS sourceJoin Gulf Islands National Seashore for two volunteer cleanup events in September, one in the Florida district and one in the Mississippi District. For all events, please sign up at www.volunteer.gov.
Official NPS sourceSevere weather impacts Fort Pickens Area.
Official NPS sourceNew day was added to the Fort Pickens ferry tour.
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Controlled burn scheduled for this week.
Official NPS sourcePark reopens following severe weather
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Park closes due to water and sand on road, unsafe conditions.
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Kickoff Event March 18 at 9 am
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2023 Shorebird nesting season has begun.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore plans to conduct prescribed burns within the Davis Bayou Area near Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on March 4 and 5, 2023.
Official NPS sourceThe National Park Service will resume Pensacola Bay City Ferry service to the Fort Pickens Area beginning March 4, 2023. J
Official NPS sourceThe expected weather consists of 30 to 35 MPH winds with gusts exceeding 50 to 55 MPH, and surf heights of 8 to 10 feet.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore will host a prescribed burn virtual public meeting to discuss the 2023 plan.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore Closes in Preparation for Severe Weather
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore will temporarily close visitor facilities for use due to anticipated inclement weather.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore adds two more sites to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom program. The new sites are Mississippi Barrier Islands, Horn Island and Ship Island.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore, in partnership with the Federal Highways Administration, completed phase 1 of construction of the Davis Bayou Bicycle and Pedestrian Path project on Sept. 30, 2022.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore Reopens Following Hurricane Ian
Official NPS sourceTropical Storm Ian closures.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore and community partners will host a park-wide cleanup on September 24, 2022, in honor of National Public Lands Day.
Official NPS sourceGulf Islands National Seashore phones in the Mississippi District are not working due to an issue with vendor systems. The Park is working with the vendor to repair and restore phone operations to the park.
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