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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 [...]

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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 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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11 02, 2021

Enjoy a romantic sunset stroll on the beach in February

By |2021-02-11T17:19:59+00:00February 11th, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

The month of February, somewhat hidden between celebrations of a new year and the first days of spring, can often get overlooked as a travel time. We think it’s a good time to explore the beaches, hike the trails and enjoy a relaxing getaway. A trip to the beach is also a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your love.    If romance is what you’re looking for, a sunset stroll on the beach, hand in hand, can’t be beat. Imagine the warm colors of the sunset reflecting in the [...]

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10 11, 2020

Sea oats are the dominant players in our natural storm protection

By |2020-11-19T20:44:12+00:00November 10th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Earlier this year we were reminded of how fragile our beautiful coastline is. Hurricane Sally visited and definitely overstayed her welcome with hours of hurricane-force winds and torrential rain battering our beaches, homes and businesses. Do you know what is the greatest natural protection we have from storms? The sea oats and other vegetation that help hold our dunes together.   The stately sea oats can create a root system as much as 10 times the size of the rest of the plant. All of those roots hold on to sand. As sea oats [...]

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28 10, 2020

Our Green Team business partners are important to the Leave Only Footprints program

By |2020-10-14T19:11:37+00:00October 28th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Having great business partners is just good business. And the Leave Only Footprints Green Team business partners are the best. The most obvious are the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach keeping the beaches clean each night.   But there are also some not-so-obvious partners that help spread education and information about the program. Let’s take a look at all the partners in our Green Team.    The cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach  provide daily beachcombing services and collection of items left on the beaches after sunset. This helps endangered [...]

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26 08, 2020

The Gulf Shores Public Beach is accessible for everyone

By |2020-08-19T18:48:52+00:00August 26th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

Gulf Shores Public Beach wheelchair accessible mats For someone with mobility difficulties, the beautiful white-sand beaches in Gulf Shores used to be difficult to access. A specialty wheelchair was needed or other measures had to be taken to get a little closer to the water. That all changed on January 24, 2018, when the City of Gulf Shores installed their first Access Mat on the east side of the public beach. A few months later, another mat was installed on the west side of the public [...]

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15 07, 2020

Protect the fragile dunes by following the boardwalk to the beach

By |2020-07-14T17:27:01+00:00July 15th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

When you arrive at the beach, excitement takes over and you want to get to the water as quickly as possible. But, wait! How are you going to get there? Chances are, your vacation rental has a wooden path just for this purpose. That iconic boardwalk is more than an easy way to get to the beach. It’s also the protector of the beach dunes.    The beach dunes along our sandy shores provide habitat for the diverse wildlife of the [...]

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8 07, 2020

Skip the burn at the beach this summer

By |2020-07-14T17:21:50+00:00July 8th, 2020|Blog|0 Comments

The greatest attraction for visitors to our coast is the sugar-white sand on our beaches. But did you know that the beautiful white sand reflects the sun and puts you in more danger of over-exposure and a serious sunburn? Throw in that glorious gulf breeze and the chances for a burn go even higher!   Are you aware of how to protect yourself and still enjoy the great coastal outdoors? First and foremost, a good sunscreen applied often, according to directions, is the best protection against sunburn. [...]

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1 07, 2020

Five things you shouldn’t bring on your beach trip

By |2020-07-14T17:15:45+00:00July 1st, 2020|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 5 million travelers visit our beautiful beaches. We want our beaches to stay the same for the next 5 million and 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 [...]

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