Fort Pickens and Opal Beach Complex Areas set to reopen
The Fort Pickens and Opal Beach Complex Areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen at 2 p.m. Friday after a weather-related closure.
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The Fort Pickens and Opal Beach Complex Areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore will reopen at 2 p.m. Friday after a weather-related closure.
Last night severe weather impacted the Florida district of the park resulting in overwash, standing water and sand on the roadways.
For nearly a month, a derelict sailboat that washed ashore on Opal Beach has become the subject of stunning photos and curiosity on multiple local social media groups.
With Hurricane Ian tracking far east of the Panhandle, the Gulf Island Island Seashore is set to reopen by the week's end.
Closed areas include the Fort Pickens Area, the Johnson Beach area in Perdido Key, Opal Beach and the Okaloosa County area.