When venturing along the Gulf Coast this year, consider a stop at Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Moss Point, Mississippi, just before Alabama’s coastal byway begins. The Grand Bay Reserve offers a variety of experiences for those looking to enjoy nature and a little adventure. From paddling to birding to fishing, there’s much to ...Read More
Grab your flock and head to Fort Morgan this month for an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with nature along Alabama’s Coastal Connection. Starting April 18, the Coastal Alabama Bird Banding Project is back at the historical Civil War site. Researchers here are studying the migratory patterns of birds passing through the Coastal Alabama section of ...Read More
Bayfront Park Daphne The Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway connects some of the Gulf Coast’s finest treasures. Mouthwatering restaurants, historic sites and scenic nature trails make for an unforgettable adventure. But what’s the point of the ACC? Why journey through the Scenic Byway? We can think of many reasons, but here are a few ...Read More
Luscious green marshland, colorful chirping birds, vivid forestry and sparkling blue water are just a few of the brilliant sights the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway has to offer. With camera in hand, you’re sure to capture stunning images of the natural beauty of the Gulf Coast. Mobile Bay makes for a nice subject to ...Read More
It’s almost time for spring birding, and as many nature lovers know, it’s essential to have a good bird-watching spot (or several!) as migration begins. Many points along the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway are ideal for birding. The Eastern Shore, Mobile Bay Causeway and Blakeley Island birding loop intertwines with parts of the byway. An ...Read More
The Eastern Shore Trail weaves along the Scenic Byway, showcasing beautiful views of the water and towns it rolls through. Created by the Baldwin County Trailblazers, the 32-mile National Recreation Trail is frequented by walkers, runners and bicyclists who can often be seen rigorously pounding the pavement. Whether you resolved to be more active in 2017 ...Read More
There’s so much to see, so much to do! Homeschoolers who visit Alabama’s Coastal Connection have nearly limitless points of interest that will engage your students and provide ideas for teaching everything from science to history to art. Try the Connecting with Nature itinerary to put science ideas under the magnifying glass for your children. Your ...Read More
Pack the food and the kids for a delicious day on Alabama’s Coastal Connection as you explore the scenic byway and pause for a picnic. Dauphin Island in Mobile County offers several picnic spots with picturesque views of the island and water while providing a place to relax. Three picnic gazebos are available at East ...Read More
Settle your soul and enjoy a day spent among nature’s beauty with a hike along one of the many trails on Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. The trails offer diverse ecosystems that lead adventurers through freshwater marshes, pitcher plant bogs, bird sanctuaries and a butterfly garden. Choose the ACC’s Connecting with Nature itinerary or make ...Read More
Carnivorous plants that digest insects and other small creatures are the highlight of bogs on Alabama’s Coastal Connection. The rich biodiversity of pitcher plant bogs bring together unique plants and animals on the Gulf Coast that are found nowhere else in the world. Alabama’s Coastal Connection has not one, but two pitcher plants bogs to ...Read More