Collage of images: view of the batteries, tour guide inside of the batteries, and view of stalagmites under ultraviolet light.

View the Fort Flagler Batteries in a New Light

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Event location: Fort Flagler State Park

This program is first come, first serve. There is no advanced registration. Participation will be limited to the first 15 individuals. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign up.

Discover how the historic gun emplacements are slowly turning into caves by learning to view your surroundings in a new way! Ages 8+

Have you explored the batteries, or concrete gun emplacements, at Fort Flagler? If so, you've never experienced them like this before! Come explore the batteries in a "new light" with an Interpretive Ranger. Learn how to view your surroundings in a new way to reveal the transformation of historic gun emplacements to caves, that now serve as homes for wildlife!

This program is for ages 8+ due to the nature of the tour. The batteries are very dark and have a strong echo. The theme of the tour has been designed for older kids and adults.

Accessibility: Batteries (gun emplacements) have stairs- some with railings and some without railings. The tour will mostly take place on the lower level of the batteries, so stairs are unavoidable.

Reminder: A Discover Pass is needed at this park.

Directions

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When entering the park, continue straight down Flagler Rd through the 4-way stop. Follow to the end of the road where you will see a public restroom and small playground. There is parking by the trailhead, but don't forget your Discover Pass!

*If you need to purchase a pass, be sure to arrive early. Passes can be purchased with a credit card at the pay station next to the boat launch.