Discover by Land The 32 miles of white-sand beaches on the Alabama Gulf Coast are breathtaking, but if you are looking for a change of pace, get your toes out of the beach sand for a little while and hopefully not into the bunkers at one of the signature golf courses in the area. Each ...Read More
https://youtu.be/M_qAwoibZX0 Longing to experience nature on the Alabama Gulf Coast from more than a beach chair? There are several places in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area that will put you in touch with the fauna and flora that keeps visitors coming back for more. Named as one of the 10 natural wonders ...Read More
Every year, many families look forward to their annual trek to the beach along the Alabama Gulf Coast. They can’t wait to sink their toes into the sand, splash in the surf and soak up the sun. But these activities are just the beginning when it comes to turning that yearly vacation into a treasured ...Read More
https://youtu.be/72SQbdJW7vs One of the most exciting things for my family to see on our Alabama beach vacations is a pod of dolphins swimming just off-shore. They look so playful coming out of the water in sleek rounded forms one after the other. We are always on the watch for them. While we usually see ...Read More
Relaxing on the pristine white sandy beaches or sampling some of the finest seafood cuisine are certainly some of the key reasons why Gulf Shores is such an attractive destination. However, you may not be familiar with Alabama’s coastline being an historic hub primarily due to the location of the “Guardian of the Bay,” also ...Read More
Parasailing is always a popular adventure at the beach, but there’s a new way to soar high above the water on your next vacation to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. The Hummingbird Zipline at the Gulf State Park is slated to open in March and is sure to provide a rush for adrenaline ...Read More
Join us for a taste of coastal culture at the Orange Beach Festival of Art. The four-day event will host artisans from nearly every medium March 7, 8, 9 and 10. From musicians and songwriters to performing and visual artists and authors, the annual event will be packed with fun entertainment and unique people. ...Read More
The Gulf Coast is about more than suntans and beaches; the area also provides a special sanctuary for migratory birds, nesting sea turtles and even the endangered Alabama beach mouse. The Bon Secour (which means “safe harbor” in French) National Wildlife Refuge might be small compared to other national wildlife refuges, but it ...Read More
The Gulf Coast is home to two great beachside cities – Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala., and the word has gotten out! BudgetTravel.com recently received 924 nominations, 96,605 votes and 2,415 comments for its ‘America’s Coolest Small Towns 2013’ contest. That’s the site’s biggest turnout ever! Gulf Shores is among the top 15 cities, ...Read More
For some of our winter friends, the migration to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach began as early as November. The season is now in full swing with January, February and March as the most popular overwintering months of the year. Each year, thousands of snowbirds trade their bone-chilling winters for the mild temperatures of ...Read More