Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve to Close as Hurricane Matthew Approaches

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Oct. 5, 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 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016, due to the approach of Hurricane Matthew.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. "Due to the size and potential impacts associated with Hurricane Matthew, Timucuan will be closed until conditions improve."Stated Superintendent Chris Hughes.

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