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27 10, 2021

Enjoy bird watching on the coast during the fall migration  

By |2021-10-14T15:53:34+00:00October 27th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

You don’t have to be an expert birder to enjoy bird watching at the beach. Alabama’s coast is the last stop for many fall migrating birds heading south over the Gulf of Mexico. A few species arrive in the fall and stay for the winter.    If you are here during the fall months, be on the lookout for migrating raptors. Cooper’s hawks arrive on the coast in October in large numbers. You can also see sharp-shinned hawks and northern harriers during [...]

20 10, 2021

Help keep marine debris out of our waters 

By |2021-10-14T15:50:11+00:00October 20th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Marine debris probably isn’t on your mind in your day-to-day life. If you live anywhere near the coast, maybe it should be. Most of the time, we think of marine debris as being trash left on the beach by tourists or plastic bags pitched in the water by an inconsiderate boater. In reality, the offense can happen miles inland.   Most runoff from streets and parking lots drains into ditches that flow into streams. The streams flow to the rivers and bays and [...]

13 10, 2021

Check the flags when you head to the beach 

By |2021-10-14T15:46:24+00:00October 13th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

With summer in our rear-view mirror, it’s easy to get a little too relaxed when we had to the beach for fun in the surf. It’s the season for tropical disturbances to meander around in the Gulf. They may be far away and pose no threat to Alabama’s beautiful coast, but they can cause significant rip currents on our coast that sometimes aren’t visible. The best way to make sure the water is safe is to observe the beach warning [...]

6 10, 2021

Fresh seafood is a staple in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

By |2021-10-14T15:43:05+00:00October 6th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

We love our seafood here on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Most area restaurant menus are filled with tempting seafood choices straight from the Gulf of Mexico.   Celebrate National Seafood Month this month with locally sourced fresh fish, crustaceans and bivalves. If you are looking for ideas, we have a few ways you can enjoy the bounty.    Catch your own. Cast a line from the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier,  surf fish from the beach or charter a boat for a [...]

28 09, 2021

Five tips for fall fun at the beach

By |2021-09-28T15:15:41+00:00September 28th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Have you visited Gulf Shores and Orange Beach during the fall? It’s the favorite time of year for some of our visitors and locals. The summer crowds have gone, the daytime temperatures are still nice and warm, the evenings are a little cooler and the sun is beautifully bright.   We have a few tips that can make your autumn visit to the coast enjoyable while keeping our beaches pristine to boot.   The air may feel cooler, but the sun is still intense. A large umbrella provides shade and is easier to handle than [...]

20 05, 2021

Bird watching at the beach is fun for the family

By |2021-04-29T18:02:30+00:00May 20th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Are you a bird watcher? On your next trip to the beach, plan a day to see the sights and birds along the way. You don’t have to be a birding expert to enjoy time exploring the six loops of the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail in Baldwin and Mobile counties. Using Gulf Shores and Orange Beach as the home base, you already have the advantage of watching the shore birds as they run back and forth with the waves. The [...]

13 05, 2021

Have fun at the beach Memorial Day weekend and Leave Only Footprints behind

By |2021-04-29T17:48:45+00:00May 13th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Summer is coming at us full speed and the first big summer holiday is just around the corner. For those planning a Memorial Day weekend trip to the beach, check out our beach tips to make your stay even more pleasant. The Leave Only Footprints program requires removing all of your beach gear, toys, chairs, umbrellas and tents each night. With this in mind, consider bringing a wagon with large wheels to carry your gear. It will make the trek [...]

6 05, 2021

Heed the warning – beach flags are there for a purpose

By |2021-04-29T18:05:18+00:00May 6th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

Sometimes we just walk by and don’t even notice them. They are yellow or red, with a purple thrown in every now and then. Do you know what the flags flying at the beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach mean? Yellow flags indicate a moderate hazard of currents and surf. Red flags are a sign of strong currents and high surf. Think of red as a sign of danger and exercise extreme caution in the water. If you are [...]

1 05, 2021

Do your part to keep our beaches sea turtle friendly

By |2021-04-29T17:30:13+00:00May 1st, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

It’s here! The most anticipated season of the year is the time between May 1 and August 31. We’re not just talking about summer, though. It’s also sea turtle nesting season! During this time, endangered sea turtles come on shore to lay their eggs all along the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. It’s something we always get excited about and our summer visitors do, too. When the female turtle comes on shore to lay eggs, it’s important for her [...]

25 02, 2021

Leave Only Footprints and found treasures

By |2021-02-11T17:17:33+00:00February 25th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

The wonders of nature are all around us. During a stroll on the beach, you may find a treasure trove of shells in one location. A little farther down the beach, a stack of driftwood might have been left by the last high tide. You may even find a hermit crab taking up residence in a shell.   All of these coastal treasures are fascinating and seem like good souvenirs of a beach vacation. But if it belongs to the beach, it should stay on the beach.   That pile of shells [...]

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