May is recognized as National Bike Month, bringing awareness to the many benefits of bicycling and encouraging others to grab a bike and go for a ride. Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway consists of a number of bike trails. To help you explore the byway via bike, we are highlighting two trails to get you ...Read More
National Wildflower Week is celebrated every year in the United States during the first full week of May. This week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of wildflowers. How can you celebrate National Wildflower Week along the Gulf Coast? Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway is a great place to start. This 130-mile stretch ...Read More
Earth Day is recognized on April 22 each year, making this month a perfect opportunity to reflect on how we treat the planet we call “home.” These local organizations and events are dedicated to conservation 365 days of the year, but Earth Day serves as a chance to highlight them. Leave Only Footprints The Leave ...Read More
Waterway Village will be presenting the annual Zydeco & Crawfish Festival & 5K Run on April 21 and 22, 2023. Let the good times roll all weekend while sampling delicious crawfish! The festivities begin on Friday night with a ticketed event featuring the Rebirth Brass Band out of New Orleans. The opening act begins at ...Read More
If you enjoy being outdoors and love vintage cars, you’ll want to make your way to The Wharf in Orange Beach at the end of April. The 14th Annual Bama Coast Cruisin’ will rumble into town April 27-29. It will be easy to find, as The Beach Express - part of Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic ...Read More
National Garden Month takes place in April. What better way to spend it than at Bellingrath Gardens and Home? Bellingrath Gardens and Home sits on 65 acres and offers a tranquil escape with a multitude of flowers and plants on display throughout the year. More than 250,000 azaleas are exploding in color this season. Other ...Read More
Do you hear that sound? Birds are calling out and singing as spring makes an appearance along southern Alabama. If you are a bird enthusiast, you will be happy to know that Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway makes for a birdwatcher’s paradise. You can’t go wrong with any of the areas along the byway, but ...Read More
Warmer weather and greener vegetation can only mean one thing: Spring is approaching. It’s time to come out of hibernation and enjoy the fresh new season. A road trip can be a great way to embrace the beginning of spring. Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway offers trails, scenic views, attractions and many more options for ...Read More
A new year provides a great opportunity to add new experiences into your daily life. If you are visiting Alabama but haven’t visited Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway, it’s time to remedy that! The byway is filled with places, people and wildlife that will fill your soul. Its endless dining establishments, trails, museums, parks, beaches ...Read More
When thinking of flowers, many connect them to spring or summer. But that isn’t the case when it comes to Bellingrath Gardens, as there is something blooming year round at this 65-acre estate! The special flowers of winter are calling you to stroll around the beautiful gardens and see the seasonal flowers: December Cyclamen Dianthus ...Read More