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10 07, 2023

Alabama Coastal Foundation

By |2023-08-31T17:41:26+00:00July 10th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Do you ever wonder what you can do to help protect Alabama’s beautiful coastal environment? The Alabama Coastal Foundation is a good place to start. The foundation’s mission is to improve and protect Alabama’s coastal environment through cooperation, education and participation.   Economic growth in Coastal Alabama can have an impact on the environment. The ACF, by encouraging responsible citizen actions and offering opportunities to individuals, works to create a healthy balance between preserving the environment and the coastal way of life. ACF’s reliable, well-researched data [...]

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4 07, 2023

Five Things You Shouldn’t Bring on Your Beach Trip

By |2023-07-22T14:27:40+00:00July 4th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

We’ve all seen those endless lists of what to take on your beach vacation. We’re going to be a little different and give you a list of what not to bring on your Alabama beach trip.    Each year, more than 7 million travelers visit our beautiful beaches. We want our beaches to stay the same for the next 7 million, the next after that, and so on. Our Leave Only Footprints program is all about our beaches and wildlife in Coastal Alabama, and we want you to be [...]

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22 06, 2023

Four Reasons Why You Should Resist Feeding Birds at the Beach

By |2023-07-22T14:41:21+00:00June 22nd, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Feeding seagulls at the beach sounds like a fun beach pastime and an ideal way to get rid of uneaten sandwiches and chips. But please take a few moments to discover four reasons why this is not a good idea: Seagulls can turn quite aggressive when they believe a snack is owed to them. They can chase and even peck you until you give them a tasty treat. When a flock of seagulls comes together, it becomes yet more dangerous [...]

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19 06, 2023

National Shrimp Festival

By |2023-08-01T17:46:14+00:00June 19th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Join us in Gulf Shores this fall to celebrate the annual National Shrimp Festival. The festival will take place October 12-15, 2023, 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 delicious, mouthwatering treats.   If the sound of all the delicious food isn’t enough to convince you to head out for the festival, the entertainment and [...]

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10 06, 2023

Don’t Touch the Sea Oats

By |2023-07-22T14:37:13+00:00June 10th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Did you know picking or destroying sea oats along our coast is illegal? Walking on the sand dunes and picking sea oats is prohibited by a law enacted in 1973 by the Alabama legislature. This is because vegetation is essential to our coast’s ecosystem. Rooted throughout our sugar-white dunes, they do draw the eye. But as the adage goes: Look but don’t touch. Sea oats are not just some weed. They look like tall grass or stalks of wheat, and [...]

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20 05, 2023

Birds Soaring Through Alabama

By |2023-05-04T13:08:58+00:00May 20th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

*Edited from* The Alabama Gulf Coast is a beautiful place with a rich ecosystem that supports a wide variety of bird species. From the coastline to the wetlands, there are many opportunities to observe and appreciate these winged creatures. Whether you are a birding enthusiast or just starting out as a birdwatcher, you’ll discover a paradise on the Alabama Gulf Coast. If you’ve ever been to a beach, you know you’re going to encounter shore birds during your visit. Sandpipers, [...]

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11 05, 2023

Sea Turtle Facts

By |2023-05-04T13:07:06+00:00May 11th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

If you’ve visited the Alabama coast, you no doubt have seen efforts to protect our sea turtle hatchlings and nests. Sea turtle season is a favorite along the beaches of coastal Alabama. In honor of our sea creature friends returning, we wanted to share a few fun facts. Sea turtles make the most avid travelers seem sedentary. Leatherback sea turtles can journey more than 10,000 miles each year! Even though they love to travel, sea turtles are also homebodies. Female [...]

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8 05, 2023

Beach Safety: Understanding the Flags on the Beach

By |2023-05-04T13:05:11+00:00May 8th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

*Edited from* When visiting the beaches of coastal Alabama, you may see a flag flying and wonder what it could mean. Weather and wildlife conditions – locally and offshore – can cause dangerous situations at our beaches. It may be easy to recognize high surf and dangerous waves, but rip currents may not always be visible on top of the water. Conditions can change quickly, so always exercise caution, even on calm days. Let’s take a look at the flags [...]

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4 05, 2023

Beach Day Checklists

By |2023-05-04T13:02:31+00:00May 4th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

The sunny shores of the Alabama Gulf Coast beckon you with their siren song of crashing waves and seagull cries. In your haste to enjoy all that our beautiful beaches have to offer, take a few moments to double check that you have packed a few essentials: Sunscreen Even if it’s supposed to be a cloudy day, the sun can still damage skin. Apply sunscreen before you head out, and reapply it throughout the day. Hat/Sunglasses Wearing a hat and/or [...]

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20 04, 2023

Stress Awareness Month

By |2023-03-30T07:54:43+00:00April 20th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Since 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Stress can have a major impact on one’s physical and mental well-being. This 31-day designation is used as a way to spread awareness of the epidemic of stress. Getting fresh air and allowing yourself space to breathe are two small ways to help reduce your stress. What better way to accomplish these than by visiting the beaches of Coastal Alabama? Visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to put aside your [...]

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