Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Closed due to Possible Tropical Storm Conditions

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Aug. 31, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve which includes Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation will be closed as of 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016, due to the approach of Tropical Depression Nine (TD-9).The visitor center and grounds at Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation will remain closed until further notice.The Preserve's natural areas at Cedar Point and the Theodore Roosevelt Area will also be closed to the public. "It is critical that we be proactive in these situations and protect the safety of our visitors and employees when these conditions are predicted."Stated Superintendent Chris Hughes.

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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service