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11 11, 2022

Head to the Beach for the Holidays

By |2022-10-16T18:01:31+00:00November 11th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

The holidays are quickly approaching, and the Alabama Gulf Coast will have everything you are looking for this season. The beach is a fantastic place to unwind and relax, and there are plenty of events to get you feeling all the holiday joy. We have narrowed down a few top events for your Gulf Shores and Orange Beach holiday season. Flora-Bama Thanksgiving Potluck  November 24 Flora-Bama Come out and celebrate Thanksgiving potluck style at Flora-Bama! There is no need to [...]

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11 11, 2022

Sand Castles on the Beach

By |2022-10-16T18:32:02+00:00November 11th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Building a sand castle on the white, sandy beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach should be on everyone’s bucket list! Sand castle structures have become a real work of art. Have you ever seen a sand castle contest? It’s incredible the type of creations someone can make out of sand! Something like that doesn’t happen overnight, though. It can take years of practice, and even the best sand artists started from somewhere: the basics. Ready to try your hand [...]

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4 11, 2022

America Recycles Day

By |2022-10-16T17:38:26+00:00November 4th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

We enjoy using any reason to preach the importance of recycling, so we are all about November 15 is recognized as America Recycles Day! Recycling is essential when protecting our homes, but it does not need to be complicated. We want everyone to feel encouraged to do their best without feeling overwhelmed. We’re happy to share a few ideas to celebrate America's Recycles Day. Set up recycling stations in your home. Clear plastic, aluminum, glass, and paper labels will help [...]

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25 10, 2022

Why is the Sand So White?

By |2022-09-22T09:39:59+00:00October 25th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Travelers flood Gulf Shores annually because of the beautiful beaches along the coast. The clear waters and soft, white beaches are enough to make any beachgoer feel drawn to Alabama’s shores. The sugary, white sand isn’t just a publicity hook when describing the Gulf Coast of Alabama. The beaches along the coast are as white as sugar for a reason. The sand here is made up of tiny grains of quartz crystals. These crystals have been washed down from the [...]

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14 10, 2022

Preventing Marine Debris

By |2022-09-22T09:40:27+00:00October 14th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Have you ever seen a cigarette butt on the side of the road and wondered where it eventually ends up? Well, that trash gets washed down a storm drain with innumerable other bits of trash. Those drains flow into ditches that flow into streams. The streams flow into rivers and bays and finally make their way to the Gulf of Mexico. That cigarette butt has traveled from the street to our shores filled with vulnerable marine life. Sadly, countless pieces [...]

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4 10, 2022

Fall Birding in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores

By |2022-09-22T09:40:59+00:00October 4th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Birds aren’t the only ones flocking to Coastal Alabama this fall. Bird enthusiasts are right there because Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are a birdwatcher’s dream. Fall migration brings a vast number and variety of winged beauties, so we have mapped out a few spots for you to visit this season. Alabama Coastal Birding Trail Explore 200 miles of birding loops along the coast. Each trail features different species of birds for you to enjoy. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge [...]

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1 10, 2022

National Seafood Month

By |2022-09-22T09:41:59+00:00October 1st, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

So many things come to mind when someone mentions October; you may have instantly conjured visions and memories of fall, pumpkins, apple cider, and Halloween. But here’s a new word for you to think of when it comes to this autumn month: seafood. Now, why would someone think of seafood in October? October is National Seafood Month, so it seems the right time to discuss seafood. The United States is one of the global leaders in sustainable seafood. We could [...]

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26 09, 2022

Recycle Your Oysters

By |2022-08-17T15:42:50+00:00September 26th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

If you walk into a seafood restaurant in Coastal Alabama, it’s almost guaranteed that you will see oysters on the menu. It would be a shame if all those shells ended up being wasted, right? Luckily, that is not the case thanks to the Alabama Coastal Foundation.   The Alabama Coastal Foundation has created an Oyster Shell Recycling Program with participating restaurants along the beach. The shells are collected and then placed outside for six months to cure. The advisory committee [...]

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19 09, 2022

Recycling Made Easy with Mobile Apps

By |2022-08-17T15:37:38+00:00September 19th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

“Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” is likely familiar to you. But sometimes we might need a little more help in figuring out how to recycle things properly. With everything going mobile now, it has become easier, via mobile apps, to educate consumers on the importance of recycling and how to recycle in their area.  Below are a few of our favorite recycling apps to get you started.  Recycle Coach Learn to recycle correctly, get trash/recycling day reminders, and find out how to [...]

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12 09, 2022

National Shrimp Festival

By |2022-08-17T15:29:02+00:00September 12th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Join us in Gulf Shores this fall to celebrate the annual National Shrimp Festival. The festival takes place October 6-9, 2022, and will boast a whopping 10,000 pounds of shrimp being prepared every day!  It may be the Shrimp Festival, but vendors will also be serving up crab cakes, lobster, Cajun pistols and other tasty treats.   If the sound of all the delicious food isn’t enough to convince you to head out for the festival, the entertainment and activities will [...]

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