This statue commemorates General Bernardo de Galvez and his victories in battle and serves as a…read morereminder that Spain offered the blood of her soldiers so that America may be free. We often forget that we were not alone in our fight for our independence. This statue stands as a reminder of a man who fought beside us and helped bring our freedom to fruition.

The Pensacola Bay Bridge is reopening this morning (5/28/21) after more than eight months of…read moreclosure, long commutes, shifting timelines and community frustration.The bridge, which is the main artery between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, was significantly damaged during Hurricane Sally in September when multiple Skanska barges broke loose from their moorings and collided with spans of the bridges supports.   The bridge isn't fully open yet, though, and drivers should still expect delays, especially as we head into Memorial weekend. Traffic patterns will shift during a two-lane, half-mile segment just west of the bridge's arch while work to complete final repairs continues. The speed limit is temporarily set at 35 mph and emergency refuge areas are available on the bridge. FDOT says the Garcon Point Bridge and other detours will continue to be available with tolls suspended through June 6. For more information from FDOT, visit https://www.fdot.gov/info/PensacolaBay/

What a lovely bridge! It is partially under construction, but everything ran smoothly. The bridge…read moredid not rock under my car at all. What a smooth ride! One of the best bridges I have crossed in awhile. There is a walking/biking path along one side that has a barrier so they have a safe crossing.

The office and restrooms are currently closed. There's a nice 1/2 mile hike, an area for a picnic,…read moreand a nice hike around the fort. Definitely returning when it the office reopens.

* Fort Barrancas or Fort San Carlos de Barrancas is a United States military fort and National…read moreHistoric Landmark in the former Warrington area of Pensacola, Florida, located physically within Naval Air Station Pensacola, which was developed later around it. I thought it was super cool and really enjoyed walking around it. Both times I went it wasn't open, which is disappointing. Looks very neat inside. (It's closed on Tuesday and Wednesday) - I'm guessing that's the days I went. Anyhow- it was still cool. If you like old historical architecture take time to check it out.

This park is spacious a waterfront which is fantastic. I love having water adjacency - it's…read moreincredibly soothing. They have a water front dog beach so the pups can romp in the sand and the bay water. Adorable. They have facilities here for restrooms and some covered pavilions. They have bands on the beach near the dock in the summer months which is lively. There are a ton of old growth trees which are beautiful. There are steps throughout but it's very manageable. Lots of parking. I do wish they had more intentional landscaping. Pensacola selectively landscapes its parks it seems and I wish this one got more of an overhaul. It's quite large and expansive and with some additional thoughtfulness and planting it could be a very special urban park.

Overall, Bayview Park is a pleasant park. I stopped by here to eat my lunch and enjoyed an…read moreabsolutely beautiful day with pleasant views of the bay. They have a dog park and a place to launch kayaks and canoes. It has a decent sized parking lot and again, it is a nice park.

Although I typically don't seek out street art, I came across the famous Graffiti Bridge on my…read morefirst trip to Pensacola. This bridge has been adorned since as far back as 1935. As Picasso stated, nearly anything imaginable can become a reality here. Over the years, the bridge has hosted countless tributes, holiday celebrations, messages of encouragement, artwork, insignias, love notes, congratulations, sports themes, and various class messages. Whenever I head towards Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach, or Navarre, I eagerly look around with my camera ready to capture the latest artwork. It's important to remember, however, that while the bridge and its vicinity are typically covered in art, painting anywhere except for the bridge's exterior is illegal. Trespassing charges can be filed for being on top of the bridge or for spraying any area outside the bridge itself, such as trash cans, the road, nearby parking areas, train tracks, and so on.

We took a drive to Graffiti Bridge. From the photos I saw, it looks like it changes often. Bring a…read morelock to put on the fence!

Fort George is in the downtown Pensacola area and is a cool part of history set around America's…read morefight for independence. It is easy to forget that Florida was a part of America's fight for independence. This park is a cool reminder that Florida played a part in the American Revolution.

There's no place to park. This could have been a cool gem, but unfortunately, this site isn't well…read moretaken care of. The steps up to the canons are covered with overgrown foliage. I walked down the stairs to the bottom and all I could smell was poop. There was poop and not dog poop on the sidewalk and smeared feces on the wall next to the stairs. It was disgusting!!! The city should clean this up!

Very interesting place with amazing views of the water and airfield. Very much worth getting into…read morethe air station to visit.

A a short walk from Oak Grove RV Park. My wife and I had a terrific time making the climb and…read moreenjoying the view! Not for the faint of heart or fear of heights.

This sign remembers the original location of Pensacola Junior College. The school opened its doors…read moreon September 13. 1948. It is interesting to wonder what Peter looked like then. Both Pensacola and the world have changed so much in the seventy-five years since those young adults of that first class walked beyond those doors seeking higher education and to pursue their dreams. These historical markers are important to us as a people. They bring to us the path that led us to our todays.

A cool piece of history located just off of a main road. The Hyer-Knowles Mill was a major part of…read morethe industrial belt of Florida's Gulf Coast and was a testament to the strength of the lumber industry in the Florida Panhandle. Local mills including this one employed 600 people amongst them and produced almost 55 million feet of lumber in the 1850's. When the Union Army descending upon Pensacola, General Braxton Bragg ordered any Machinery that might be useful to the union to be destroyed. Machinery from the mill was loaded upon barges and evacuated. It is important that we remember what once was, what formed the history of where we stand. I seek out spots like this. What is a pawn spots like these that I stand in the shadow of yesterday and it has spots like these that will guide us to our tomorrows.

Alongside Scenic Highway (it's literally called that), this little detour stop has a nice view of…read morethe bay but there's also a historical marker that explains why this large brick chimney is here. It looks like a smokestack. The marker reads, "The Chimney is the only trace of what once was the first major industrial belt on the Gulf Coast, a string of antebellum wood mills and brick factories. The chimney represents the lumber industry of the Florida Panhandle. As the lumber industry prospered in the 1850s, local mills employed 600 people and produced almost 55 million feet of lumber. The bricks in the base of the chimney bear the mark of J. Gonzalez", showing that they were produced at the local brick plant of James Gonzalez. The chimney was part of the steam power plant for the Hyers-Knowles Mill. In March 1862, General Braxton Bragg was evacuating the Confederate forces holding Pensacola when Confederate Secretary of War Judah P. Benjamin gave the order to "Destroy all machinery private and public, which could be useful to the enemy; especially disable the sawmills in and around the Bay." The machinery from the mills was loaded onto barges which were moved into Escambia Bay. On March 10th a thunderstorm and large waves sank the barges. That same night the Hyer-Knowles Mill was burned, and all that is left is the chimney." Yes, Florida saw some conflicts between the Confederacy and the Union during the Civil War. [Review 14104 overall, 1426 of 2020, number 1163 in Florida.]