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Gulf Islands National Seashore’s winter (January through February) ranger programs are as follows. All programs are free and are subject to change without notification.
FORT BARRANCAS AREA: Open Thursdays through Mondays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
FORT BARRANCAS — BASTIONS ON THE BLUFFS: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.; meet at the Fort Barrancas Visitor Center. This 45-minute program involves walking on uneven surfaces, sandy walkways and steps.
FORT PICKENS AREA: Open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
COASTAL ARTILLERY: Saturdays at 11 a.m.; meet at Battery Cooper. This 30-minute program involves walking on uneven surfaces, sandy walkways and steps.
SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER: Sundays at 11 a.m.; meet at the Fort Pickens Bookstore. This 30-minute program is accessible and includes firing demonstrations when staffers are available.
FORT PICKENS — GUARDIAN OF THE GULF: Daily at 1:30 p.m.; meet at the Fort Pickens Bookstore. This 45-minute program involves walking on uneven surfaces, sandy walkways and steps.
OTHER AREAS:
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Perdido Key Area: open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Santa Rosa Day Use Area: open 8:30 a.m. to sunset.
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Okaloosa Day Use Area: open 8:30 a.m. to sunset.
There will be no public programs on Feb. 1.
There is an entrance fee to the Fort Pickens and Fort Barrancas Areas.
Contact the national seashore, 934-2600, for additional information.
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Gulf Islands National Seashore events