The winter months are busy for most folks with holidays, busy calendars and cooler weather moving in. However, if you have a moment to be forward-thinking, you can plan a romantic getaway now that will be much needed and appreciated in February when Cupid comes calling. Alabama has much to offer in terms of tourism ...Read More
When French-born Joseph Bosarge (Bouzare) established Bayou La Batre in 1786, he could never have envisioned that his beloved village would hold such cultural influence over the nation. But it’s true! What was once a Spanish land grant has become a thriving fishing community. With a total population of only 2558 (according to the 2010 ...Read More
Are you looking for somewhere to spend a white Christmas? We’ve got our own version right here on the beautiful white sands of the Alabama Gulf Coast! Our lodging sponsors offer low holiday rates to those of you who are hoping to treat yourself to a beach trip. When you visit during the month of ...Read More
Breathe in the fresh, salty air and enjoy the peaceful surroundings along the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. A cooperative venture between the City of Orange Beach and Gulf State Park, the trail offers a variety of vistas from maritime forests to a lush world filled with cattails, wild ...Read More
Ever wonder what life on the bayou is like? If you live in or plan to visit Bayou La Batre on Oct. 10, now’s the chance to find out! This year’s Paddle Bayou La Batre event kicks off at 8 a.m. and you’re invited! Sponsored by the Bayou La Batre-Coden Historical Foundation, The City of ...Read More
Gas up the car and set your course for adventure – scenic adventure. Download the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway app and take a trip that will fill your photo albums and scrapbooks with interesting sights along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Explore the Land and Sea Itinerary and start your journey on Day One in ...Read More
Natural encounters along the Alabama Gulf Coast are one of the key reasons visitors and residents alike are drawn to the area. From the sun, sand and surf to Gulf State Park, there’s no shortage of the great outdoors. And getting to know the natural inhabitants of this area is just as enjoyable as playing ...Read More
Explore a battleship, wander through a famous fort or sit in the cockpit of a jet as you experience history along the Gulf Coast. Like the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow, you can discover history like this: “One if by land” The Mobile Bay Civil War Trail stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to ...Read More
Bright golden sunshine glitters off the turquoise-blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and catches the quartz sparkles in the sugar-white sands. As much as you enjoy raising your face to the sun, eventually you may want a place to cool off. From umbrellas and tents to cold water and fresh fruit, we’ve listed a ...Read More
Gas up the car and set your course for adventure – scenic adventure. Download the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway app and take a trip that will fill your photo albums and scrapbooks with interesting sights along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Explore the Land and Sea Itinerary and start your journey on Day One in ...Read More