Fort Pickens is a historic U.S. military fort located on Santa Rosa Island near Pensacola, Florida. Part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, it was constructed in the 1800s by the U.S. Army to defend the Gulf Coast from overseas threats. The Army actively used the fort until the end of World War II. In […]
Fort Pickens is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and is located near Pensacola Beach, Florida. Visitors can explore historic structures like Fort Pickens, Battery Cooper, and Battery Worth or enjoy miles of pristine beach. The campground has almost 150 campsites with electricity, water, a picnic table, an in-ground grill, and a fire ring. […]
The Blackbird Marsh Trail is a scenic loop located in the Fort Pickens area of Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida. Please note that this is a federally managed area, so there is an entrance fee of $25 per vehicle. If you have an America the Beautiful pass, it will cover the cost of entry. […]
