Where to look for spooky Halloween fun on the byway
If you’re looking for some spooky October fun, Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway has a few family-friendly events just for you.
Halloween Happenings on the Alabama Gulf Coast
There is much Halloween fun to be had along the Alabama Gulf Coast! Family and friends will be entertained and – if you choose – maybe even a little scared by all the activities! Halloween kicks off early at OWA in Foley with Town of Terror (September 21-November 3) and The Park After Dark (September ...Read More
Kayak Your Way through Graham Creek Nature Preserve
Grab a paddle and get ready to explore! Kayaking through Graham Creek Nature Preserve is a wonderful way to experience the byway’s natural beauty any month of the year. If you’re looking for an active and educational experience for yourself or your family, this is a Foley, Ala. favorite. Graham Creek Nature Preserve is home ...Read More
Spring Festivals Along the Byway
Ahhh, spring! Flowers are blooming, people are outside, and festivals are in full swing along the Scenic Byway. Five festivals you need to make sure are on your list to check out this spring: 67th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Approximately 230 exhibitors will line the streets of downtown Fairhope during March 15-17 for ...Read More
History of Mardi Gras on the Alabama coast
What city first started the Mardi Gras tradition in the United States? Ask someone from Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi, and you may get three very different answers. In Alabama, folks take great pride in naming Mobile as home of the original Mardi Gras celebration in this country. Though many people associate Mardi Gras with New ...Read More
Hit the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
Anyone who’s ever ventured along Alabama’s Coastal Connection has surely noted the unique biodiversity of the Gulf Coast. Our beautiful landscapes and seascapes are teeming with life, and there are a number of ways for travelers along the Alabama Coastal Connection to get up close and personal with our local wildlife. Birding is a fun ...Read More