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23 06, 2022

Sand Dollar Meaning | The Legend of the Sand Dollar

By |2022-07-11T18:37:02+00:00June 23rd, 2022|Blog|1 Comment

Sand Dollar Meaning: Have you ever come across a sand dollar when walking along the shore on the beach? It’s pretty rare to find one fully intact so when you do, it’s a little hidden treasure. Sand dollars are actually burrowing sea urchins. There are so many legends and stories behind the sand dollar that make the finding of them even more valuable than just a regular beach artifact. What is the Sand Dollar Meaning? Below we have mentioned different meaning [...]

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18 06, 2022

Great Outdoors Month for Kids

By |2022-09-26T12:07:30+00:00June 18th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Happy June, also known as Great Outdoors Month! What better way to celebrate this month than spending the day along Alabama's Gulf of Mexico beaches? We've gathered a list of free things to do at the beach to celebrate Great Outdoors Month with the kids in your life! Sandcastles Enjoy the soft, white sand as you build castles and other structures. Swimming Take a dip in one of our most amazing wonders: the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. [...]

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11 06, 2022

World Sea Turtle Day 16 June

By |2022-09-26T12:13:13+00:00June 11th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! Sea turtle season has officially begun! Although June 16 is recognized as World Sea Turtle Day, endangered sea turtles head to the beautiful white, sandy beaches of Alabama from May to October every year. Here, they nest and lay their eggs. Summer is a peak season for travel, so it's essential to know about and respect these cute little creatures as they make their way to and from the water. How can you do your [...]

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4 06, 2022

Celebrate Summer Holidays at the Beach

By |2022-09-26T12:11:23+00:00June 4th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Father's Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. All are great reasons to celebrate, and taking those festivities to Alabama's beautiful white-sand beaches makes them even better. We all want the beach to be beautiful for our visit and, of course, to leave the beach beautiful for the next guests and generations. To make it easy, let's review the things to avoid so everyone can make the most of their beach trip. Glass Litter Tents (anything more significant than 12'x12') [...]

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25 02, 2022

Random Acts of Kindness Day Along the Beach

By |2022-09-22T09:47:48+00:00February 25th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17. Have you considered spending that day along Alabama’s Gulf Coast? Random Acts of Kindness Day is intended to celebrate and encourage random acts of kindness. We want to inspire you to use this day to be kind to the beach, to do something to help, and be kind to the environment. So go to the beach or take a friend (or several) with you. Stroll along Alabama’s Gulf Coast and look around [...]

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20 02, 2022

Be Respectful to Wildlife

By |2022-09-22T09:46:59+00:00February 20th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

It’s essential to respect all wildlife you encounter along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Leave, Only Footprints initiative is about keeping the Alabama Coast clean, safeguarding the ecosystem, and protecting wildlife and their habitats. Are you wondering how to respect wildlife along Alabama’s Gulf Coast? It’s pretty simple! Observe wildlife from a distance. Harassing wildlife wastes the energy that they need to survive. If you disrupt their habitat, it may become unusable, and the animals will be forced into unsafe situations. [...]

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10 02, 2022

Spring Break Planning

By |2022-09-22T09:45:30+00:00February 10th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Spring break will be here in no time, so it’s time to start making arrangements for the best one. Whether planning a trip with your family or friends, Alabama’s Gulf Coast is a beautiful place to spend your time away from home. TEarly planning is necessary to ensure everything goes smoothly and provides plenty of fun; doing so will also help keep costs down and ensure you get the reservations you want. We hope you’ll find the following tips helpful [...]

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8 02, 2022

Plan a Romantic Day by the Beach

By |2022-09-27T17:35:09+00:00February 8th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

February 14 is just around the corner. Do you have plans with your partner yet? If not, no need to panic, as we have a great idea: Plan a beach date for Valentine’s Day! Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is the perfect place to spend time with your valentine. But it’s essential to plan your beach trip ahead of time, so let us help you make planning easier. Whether arranging a day trip, an overnight getaway, or a week’s worth [...]

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24 01, 2022

Plan Your Beach Getaway with Leave Only Footprints in Mind

By |2022-09-26T11:49:48+00:00January 24th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

When is the perfect time to start planning your beach getaway? Now! Planning ahead for your beach trip is key. Let us help you plan your trip to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach with Leave Only Footprints in mind. These five things will be beneficial for your getaway and will help you to be environmentally friendly. Shade Bring shade with you. Large umbrellas stored in bags with handles are easy to carry and provide shade from the sun while on [...]

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17 01, 2022

Winter Activities in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

By |2022-01-17T15:41:39+00:00January 17th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach always have some sort of entertaining activity or event happening. Even during the winter months, these cities are bustling with opportunities for fun. Yes, the fun here extends well beyond the beach! Events for all ages are happening in the coastal area this winter. Bingo Dinner shows Storytime at the City of Gulf Shores Public Library OWA weekly events Happy Hour Trivia Theatre productions Mardi Gras parades and activities Concerts If going to a specific [...]

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