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2 09, 2021

Five things to do at the beach this fall

By |2021-09-13T16:25:29+00:00September 2nd, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

After a busy summer season, life at the beach slows down a bit. Even though the calendar changes to fall, summer-like weather is still around for a month or so. We think it’s a great time to be here and enjoy all the pleasures of coastal living.   There’s plenty to do, delicious food to eat and exciting adventures to be had during every season. But let’s look at just a few of the autumn possibilities to get you started.    Go fishing. Whether you enjoy casting your line from the shore or taking a [...]

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26 08, 2021

Teach the kids to be good environmental stewards

By |2021-08-17T13:45:24+00:00August 26th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

A quick family getaway to the beach is a good way to conquer back-to-school blues. It’s also a great time to teach the kids the importance of taking care of the environment.   The Leave Only Footprints program is based on Leave No Trace principles. For a kid-friendly version, our Leave No Trace Principles for Kids helps children learn to be good stewards of our beaches and coastal lands.  Know Before You Go - Have a family discussion about everyone doing their part to keep the [...]

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19 08, 2021

Lend a hand to clean the beaches and waterways next month

By |2021-08-17T13:41:34+00:00August 19th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Every third Saturday of September, residents and visitors alike gather at the beaches, bays and waterways for the annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup.  These hordes of volunteers hit the sand and shores at 8 a.m. and work until noon to get the trash out of the splash. Alabama joined the International Coastal Cleanup in 1987 and since then, more than 100,000 volunteers have taken part in the local event. In the first 28 years, 15 million pounds of trash was collected [...]

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12 08, 2021

Enjoy the pristine beaches and clear water – and help ensure they stay beautiful

By |2021-08-17T13:38:14+00:00August 12th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

The Alabama Gulf Coast welcomes more than 5 million visitors each year. That’s a lot of wear and tear on our beaches and waterways. Keeping them clean and beautiful for future generations is where the Leave Only Footprints program comes in.  We can’t do it alone. We depend on our visitors to pitch in and do their part for the next family arriving. It’s easy to do. When you come to enjoy the 32 miles of white-sand beaches, hiking and biking trails, and back bays [...]

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5 08, 2021

Five interesting facts about the glorious oyster

By |2021-08-17T13:34:32+00:00August 5th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Each year, August 5 is the day to celebrate everyone’s favorite briny bivalve mollusk: the oyster. Here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, we celebrate these delicacies every day.   How much do you know about oysters?    One oyster can filter 1.3 gallons of water per hour through their gills. They feed on organisms, such as plankton, during the process.    Oysters have been eaten by humans for thousands of years.   Oysters change their gender during their lives. They all start off as males and most change to female by [...]

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27 07, 2021

Do you know the origin of the Leave Only Footprints principles?

By |2021-07-13T15:24:55+00:00July 27th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are a favorite destination for many families. The sugar-white sand, warm gulf waters and family-friendly atmosphere attract more than 5 million visitors each year. That’s a lot of wear and tear on our beaches! Protecting the natural beauty and keeping our beaches clean and inviting is what the Leave Only Footprints Program is all about.   Leave Only Footprints is based on the Leave No Trace principles. Following these guidelines keeps our beaches clean and our visitors and [...]

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20 07, 2021

Pack light for a day at the beach

By |2021-07-13T15:21:40+00:00July 20th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Get the family involved as you prepare for your day of fun in the sand and sun. Packing beach essentials doesn’t have to be a chore. Make a checklist and assign tasks to everyone. Be sure to pack light – everything you take must come back at the end of the day.    These tips may help as you plan your strategy:   Shade is an important element if you plan to spend much time on the sand. Large beach umbrellas are easier to handle than canopy tents. [...]

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13 07, 2021

Sea turtle season is in full swing

By |2021-07-13T15:11:50+00:00July 13th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

It’s the height of sea turtle nesting season here on the northern Gulf Coast. As vacationers flock to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach each summer, thousands of endangered sea turtles are hatching on those same beaches.   Did you know that what you do on the beach each day can make a difference to the nesting turtles and the babies?  Below are a few guidelines to help these amazing creatures survive.   If you dig a hole, fill it in before you leave. Digging large [...]

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6 07, 2021

Protect yourself and the environment at the beach

By |2021-07-13T15:06:55+00:00July 6th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Summer days at the beach are so much fun! The kids are building sandcastles and everyone is playing in the surf. A cooler with juice boxes, cans of soft drinks and bottled water is by your chairs. Life just doesn’t get better than this.   But did you bring sun protection?    With the breeze coming off the Gulf of Mexico, you may not realize how intense the Alabama Gulf Coast sun can be.   Make sure you have access to shade. Beach umbrellas are easy to carry and store, and can be shifted [...]

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24 06, 2021

Kick off your shoes and enjoy the squeaky, sugar-white sand of our beaches

By |2021-06-14T13:09:22+00:00June 24th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Ahhh . . . There isn’t anything like that feeling when your bare feet first touch the soft, sugar-white sand on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. As you walk, you may notice a squeaking noise coming from under your feet.   There is a reason our sand is so white and soft, and so apt to make a squeaking or whistling noise as you walk. The sand on the beaches of the northern Gulf of Mexico is made of tiny grains of quartz crystals that have washed down from the Appalachian Mountains over thousands of years. [...]

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