Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway has stops along the coast for everyone. Below are some of the stops made for the avid hiker. If that’s you or someone in your family/friend group, follow along! These are places that you’re going to want to hit along the scenic byway.
Along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island is well known for its variety of feathered visitors. As a matter of fact, of the 445 species of birds documented in Alabama, 95% of them have been spotted on Dauphin Island. With 137 acres of maritime forest, dunes and swamps, the sanctuary provides a safe habitat for our winged friends.
School is starting soon, but that’s no reason adventures along Alabama’s Coastal Connection need to stop, especially for homeschool families. Planning your educational summer vacation in late August and September brings an excellent opportunity to save money, visit sites during a quieter time, and learn on location with your kids! Museums and Historic Sites Bring ...Read More
A bubbling brook. A roaring waterfall. The surf rolling onto the sand. Research now shows that being near water really does make us happier and healthier! Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols explains the phenomenon in his bestselling book, Blue Mind: the surprising science that shows how being near, in, on, or under water can make ...Read More
If you love the sounds of spring as much as you do the sights, make sure to make a stop at the Dauphin Island Audubon Bird Sanctuary. The Audubon Bird Sanctuary holds a top-four spot in the nation for viewing spring migrations. Whether you cross the little bridge over to Dauphin Island or ferry over ...Read More
As a top North American location for bird viewing, Dauphin Island offers some of the best spots in the world to catch sight of winged beauties! The area features more than 135 acres of salt marshes, forests and dunes - as well as a lake and a beach - which are home to 420 bird ...Read More
Everyone vacations differently. Some rise at the crack of dawn to begin chipping away at their ambitious itineraries, while others like to sleep in, take it easy and go with the flow. If your idea of the perfect vacation is getting ample rest and relaxation, we’ve got good news for you. The Alabama Coastal Connection ...Read More