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14 06, 2021

Beach season is in full swing – follow the LOF policies

By |2021-06-14T13:05:49+00:00June 14th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

It’s summertime on the coast and fun times are being had. With all the activities and commotion, it’s easy to forget the importance of the Leave Only Footprints program and the do’s and don’ts required by the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.   The Leave Only Footprints program was created to ensure our beautiful beaches are here for future generations to enjoy. Our 32-mile stretch of sugar-white sand draws millions of visitors each year. With that many people, it’s important to follow the rules and regulations to [...]

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10 06, 2021

Celebrate the holiday, but not with personal fireworks on the beach

By |2021-06-14T13:02:15+00:00June 10th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

It will soon be birthday celebration time for America. As you make your early-July beach vacation plans, keep in mind the Leave Only Footprints program and the beach rules for the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.   Everyone loves fireworks for Independence Day and you’ll be able to see some beautiful examples along the coast. But let the professionals entertain you and leave your personal fireworks at home. Keep an eye on the events page for updates on where you’ll find family-friendly [...]

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3 06, 2021

Five ways to enjoy Great Outdoors Month on the coast

By |2021-06-14T12:56:56+00:00June 3rd, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are favorite family vacation destinations, and our sugar-white sands draw more than 5 million visitors from across the nation each year. Sure, relaxing days on the beach can’t be beat. But the beach isn’t the only way to enjoy the great outdoors in our coastal communities. Try a few of the following suggestions for escaping the indoors.    Gulf State Park and the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail, combined, have 28 miles of paved hiking and biking trails. Refer to the map and list of trails to explore it all.  [...]

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22 04, 2021

It’s okay to eat oysters in the summer

By |2021-03-24T18:17:07+00:00April 22nd, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

There’s no “R” in May, so can we eat raw oysters? Yes, you can eat raw oysters in the summer. The adage of “R” months can be traced all the way back to 1599. According to a New York Times article, an English cookbook warned people not to eat oysters in the summer months. That was probably a really good idea a few hundred years ago. In modern times, though, as long as the oysters are grown in healthy waters [...]

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15 04, 2021

Do you know what to toss into a recycle bin?

By |2021-03-24T18:04:32+00:00April 15th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

You’re headed to the trash can with a plastic container, but before you toss it, you think, “Can this be recycled?” First, kudos for thinking about recycling! Second, yes, more than likely it can be recycled, as long as the item doesn’t contain food residue, oil, aerosol, wax or Styrofoam. Leave Only Footprints encourages recycling at the beach. You will find recycle bins next to the trash cans on most public beaches. Small things like a little plastic container can add [...]

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8 04, 2021

Earth Day is April 22

By |2021-03-24T17:59:56+00:00April 8th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

We all call Planet Earth our home. It’s our responsibility to take care of our home and ensure future generations have as lovely a place to live as we do. Earth Day, April 22, is a day for citizens to unite in the effort to protect the environment worldwide. The 2021 theme for Earth Day is Restore Our Earth. An idea announced by Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin led to the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Thanks to [...]

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1 04, 2021

Relax at the beach to relieve stress

By |2021-03-24T17:46:30+00:00April 1st, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Since 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. The website National Today recommends three ways to observe Stress Awareness Month: Practice meditation. Silencing the mind is one of the most effective ways to deal with stress. Adding fresh air and exercise to your day helps with stress. Visit your doctor. We think the best place to be for the first two is Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The Leave Only Footprints program ensures our beaches will stay pristine and [...]

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25 03, 2021

Think clean and green on your beach visit this spring

By |2021-03-24T17:37:45+00:00March 25th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Keeping Alabama’s coast clean is important for people and the environment. It’s also something everyone can do. The principles and beach rules of our Leave Only Footprints program ensure our environment is taken care of today and for future generations. With more than 5 million visitors to our beaches each year, it takes everyone’s cooperation to keep the coast clean and beautiful. What can you do to help? We’re glad you asked. Vegetation roots hold the dune system together. Avoid walking [...]

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18 03, 2021

Check surf conditions before hitting the beach

By |2021-03-24T17:19:21+00:00March 18th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

“Break the Grip of the Rip” is a popular graphic in coastal areas. Do you know how to spot the current and how to escape? Rip currents are narrow, strong currents that flow away from the beach and account for more than 30,000 rescues a year nationwide. These dangerous currents can be found anywhere there are breaking waves and even around piers and jetties. With spring break and summer just around the corner, we want you to know how to [...]

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11 03, 2021

Tips for a fun spring break in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

By |2021-03-24T17:15:39+00:00March 11th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Are you ready for spring break? After a crazy year and cold winter, we’re all ready to get out and bask in the sunshine and white sand in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Following the Leave Only Footprints program is the way to make sure future generations will enjoy the same beautiful beaches we do today. As you plan your spring break trip, please become familiar with the following tips and guidelines to ensure the beach experience is pleasant for [...]

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