There are so many places to enjoy the great outdoors along the Alabama Coastal Connection that it’s hard to narrow the list. We’ll try, however, with a few of our favorite stops. If you’re into birdwatching, you’re in luck. The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail offers dozens of places for avid birdwatchers to view an abundance of species. ...Read More
Looking for the best way to see the byway? Pack up your bikes (or rent some locally) and get to pedaling along Alabama’s Coastal Connection. With so many beautiful, paved nature trails, there’s no excuse not to head outside and have your own cycling adventure along the beach byway. Venturing near Gulf Shores and Orange ...Read More
Down in coastal Alabama, fall takes its time getting here. We’re still in shorts and flip flops well into October, while folks above the Mason-Dixon line are beginning to bundle up. But come November, slightly cooler temperatures beckon us outside to enjoy autumn on the Gulf Coast. If you’re venturing along the beach byway this ...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
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
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
Enjoy nature on foot, bicycle, Segway, and guided tours. You probably know that you can enjoy long walks on the beach in South Alabama. But did you know you also could enjoy long walks through woods and wetlands in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach? There are nature trails teeming with birds, deer and other animals, ...Read More
https://youtu.be/M_qAwoibZX0 Longing to experience nature on the Alabama Gulf Coast from more than a beach chair? There are several places in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area that will put you in touch with the fauna and flora that keeps visitors coming back for more. Named as one of the 10 natural wonders ...Read More