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
On either side of the entrance to Mobile Bay from the Gulf of Mexico, a fort greets sailors and visitors. These are not just gathering places for friends and family. Both Fort Gaines on the eastern tip of Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan on the western bank of the Fort Morgan Peninsula have storied pasts. ...Read More
Pack your things and make your way to one of these great spots for an outdoor camping weekend. Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway itinerary map will help you make the most of your trip!
Take to the byway and celebrate Family Fun Month as you explore coastal Alabama. Kid-friendly activities are easy to come by on Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway.
Exhibits for Discovery Day include marine-themed games, touch tables, and arts and crafts. Community agencies will be there, as well as the Azalea Trail Maids and Smokey the Bear.
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.
Make sure your favorite star-finding app is on your phone and take a trip after dark along Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway.
It’s holiday season and we couldn’t be happier! When we sit around hoping to digest Thanksgiving dinner quickly so we can have another piece of pie, our family discussions often turn to Christmas and the fun activities that surround that holiday. On Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway, there is always something going on to celebrate the season.
Imagine, if you will, a place where you can learn about four key habitats of Coastal Alabama: the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the barrier islands, and the northern Gulf of Mexico. A place where you can touch a stingray and see more than 100 coastal species.
School lessons will be starting again soon. Maybe now is a good time to take a quick break and make your way to Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. There’s nothing like beautiful, natural scenery to brighten a mood! Our Connecting with Nature sample itinerary is a good place to start your journey. Allow a couple of days ...Read More