Did you know Alabama’s Coastal Connection Scenic Byway is chock-full of ways to enjoy the outdoors and do your body good? With miles of trails (paved and unpaved), white-sand beaches and calm waterways, you can find a location that fits your favorite outdoor exercise.
When visiting the Foley Byway, Graham Creek Nature Preserve is a stop for all ages to enjoy. If you love learning about the outdoors or just experiencing them, you’ll find plenty of unique opportunities at Graham Creek. Bring your young children or their school groups to Observe and Explore at the preserve’s structured learning events. ...Read More
Anyone who’s ever ventured along Alabama’s Coastal Connection has surely noted the unique biodiversity of the Gulf Coast. Our beautiful landscapes and seascapes are teeming with life, and there are a number of ways for travelers along the Alabama Coastal Connection to get up close and personal with our local wildlife. Birding is a fun ...Read More
If the holidays left you with tired feet and an aching back, consider a trip to Alabama’s beaches for post-holiday rejuvenation. With so many homes to visit, people to see and gifts to wrap, a beach getaway for unwinding sounds like a welcome respite. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Alabama’s white-sand beaches for your after-Christmas ...Read More
Back-to-school for homeschoolers in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offers up an assortment of activities designed to stimulate the mind while providing a fun atmosphere for learning. One popular edu-tainment option for engaging students is an outing on one of the many Orange Beach nature and dolphin cruises. Whatever your interest, there is a dolphin ...Read More
The call of a bird high in the trees, the whispered hush of a tree as the beach breeze ruffles its leaves – find your inner peace during a walk in the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail through the Gulf State Park and Orange Beach. Seven trails and six different ecosystems comprise the more than ...Read More
You could be flying high this spring, too. Sugar-white sand, turquoise waters and an atmosphere that invites fun are just a few of the reasons why spring break in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is so memorable. For some, just lying on the beach soaking up the rays is the way to unwind ...Read More