Fall is the best time to explore and discover. One of our favorite ways to do that is to set off on a friends-and-family adventure of geocaching along the Alabama Gulf Coast trails. Explore a whole new world and find hidden treasure all around you! Geocaching is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature ...Read More
Plan a getaway today and immerse yourself in Alabama’s Gulf Coast history from Mobile to Fort Morgan. The area’s rich past dates back more than 200 years and has seen its share of war, colonial trade, shipwrecks, and more! Starting from the southwest part of the state, discover Fort Gaines on beautiful Dauphin Island, guarding ...Read More
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
This October brings the 48th Annual National Shrimp Festival to Gulf Shores, Alabama, and you won’t want to miss this Gulf Coast tradition! This four-day event - October 10-13, 2019 - is packed with live entertainment, children’s activity village, sand sculpture contest, vendors of fine art as well as arts and crafts, sports, and of ...Read More
The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will close their current location on September 30, 2019, to begin the move to their new home. Their new Gulf Shores location, 20499 Oak Road East (Co. Rd. 6), will open in mid-November 2019. Currently, The Safari Club Restaurant is open at the new location - and everyone is raving ...Read More
What’s more fun in the fall than hitting the festivals? Ummm, we can’t think of anything else either. From birdwatching to eating delectable shrimp and oysters to enjoying craft beer and amazing music right on the Gulf of Mexico, we have the dates you need to add to your calendar. Come join us! October 2-516th ...Read More
If you are visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast in September, October or November, get ready for some amazing fishing. Whether alone or with a group, you may want to charter a boat and head out for deep sea fishing that will allow you to stock up your freezer for winter months. Set your sights on ...Read More
Being outdoors in the fall, especially in Alabama, is what it’s all about: bright blue skies, sunny days, comfortable temperatures, less humidity, and warm Gulf of Mexico waters. It really is a wonderful time for exploring the best outdoor attractions and enjoying the beautiful white-sand beaches. Plan a road trip today from Mobile to Orange ...Read More
Do you love history? How about a good mystery? What if you could have both by participating in Espionage at Mobile Point? Sounds like a history buff/mystery solver’s dream come true, right?! Imagine you’re a Union spy in the summer of 1864, captured by Confederate soldiers during the famous Battle of Mobile Bay. (Think back ...Read More
The people of coastal Alabama’s past and present are strongly tied to the relationship between the land and the sea, particularly when it comes to occupation and livelihood. Let’s take a look at a few trades that remain vital to local communities, families and economies today. Fishing People’s love of seafood and the coastal Alabama ...Read More