Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway connects us with nature via a variety of habitats and opportunities for exploration. It’s essential that we all do our part to preserve natural resources. The diverse plants and wildlife can only thrive if we protect the beautiful waters and shorelines. Below are a few practices to follow when traveling ...Read More
The first full week of May is National Wildflower Week and an ideal time to enjoy the benefits of those April showers. This week celebrates the blooming of various wildflowers across the country. One of the best places in Alabama to see the colorful beauties is along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. Wildflowers grow all ...Read More
As you explore Alabama's Coastal Connection National Scenic Byway, it won’t take you long to realize why there is a strong movement to protect its natural beauty, wildlife and coastal barrier strength. Coastal ecosystems are both fierce and fragile. They’re vital for wildlife, those who make their home and livelihood inland, and global environmental systems. ...Read More
The Mobile Bay Ferry Service, connecting Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan, is much more than a means of transportation. Considered “the Gulf Coast’s Most Scenic Drive,” the ferry offers a one-of-a-kind experience. The ferry began service in the 1980s as a privately owned entity, but since 2005 has been handled by HMS Global Maritime through ...Read More