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20 12, 2022

Grab a Kayak and Head for Adventure This Winter

By |2022-11-29T15:38:36+00:00December 20th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Winter doesn’t slow down the adventures along the coast of Alabama. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are filled with many opportunities for fun all year, but kayaking is one of the highlights of this season. The Back Bay Blueway consists of four unique trails. There are 21 launch sites among Fort Morgan Trail, Little Lagoon Trail, Gulf State Park Trail, and Orange Beach Trail that allow kayakers and other paddlers access to the local waterways. Kayaking during the winter can [...]

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14 12, 2022

End the Year on the Beach

By |2022-11-29T15:38:22+00:00December 14th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Can you think of a better way to wrap up 2022 than spending it on the Alabama Gulf Coast? Gulf Shores and Orange Beach will be filled with holiday festivities for the whole family to enjoy. Welcome in the new year while closing out the old one with a few fun gatherings while relaxing on the pristine beaches of Coastal Alabama. Noon Year’s Eve at LuLu’s  December 31 Bring the whole family to LuLu’s on December 31 from 10 a.m. [...]

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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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22 08, 2022

Clean Horizons

By |2022-07-25T18:35:22+00:00August 22nd, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

It’s never too early to teach your kids about the importance of not littering and keeping our beaches clean. Young Oliver is a great example to show age should not stop anyone from helping the community and planet. Clean Horizons is a mission created by Oliver to help influence other families to reduce plastic waste and get involved in ways to help the environment. Follow along with Oliver to see all the adventures his family and Clean Horizons is up [...]

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15 08, 2022

Water Quality Month

By |2022-07-25T18:31:44+00:00August 15th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Water covers 70 percent of the Earth’s surface, but just 3% of that water is fresh. It is vital to our environment that we are taking care of our waters. August is recognized as Water Quality Month. It’s an opportunity to educate others on the importance of protecting our water resources. Water pollution is happening at an alarming rate. We should all be doing our part to raise awareness and reduce pollution. How can you help? Pick up after your [...]

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8 08, 2022

Alabama Coastal Cleanup

By |2022-09-25T19:13:52+00:00August 8th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

For the past 35 years, the Alabama Gulf Coast has been a part of an amazing project that helps clean up the coastline we all enjoy. Come be part of this movement on September 17, 2022, from 8 a.m. until noon, as we celebrate the 35th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. What is the Alabama Coastal Cleanup? This is Alabama’s largest volunteer event. Neighborhoods, parks, streets, beaches and even storm drains are part of the cleanup. Picking up litter leaves the [...]

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1 08, 2022

National Oyster Day

By |2022-07-25T18:25:33+00:00August 1st, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Why didn’t the oyster have any friends? Because he was shellfish. That makes a cute joke, but the oyster actually has many friends. Friends like us who think it needs to be celebrated. National Oyster Day takes place on August 5. This day commemorates the different types of oyster shellfish. Oysters have been eaten for thousands of years and are believed to have been one of the first living creatures. This delicacy can provide a different taste depending on where [...]

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22 12, 2021

End the Year by Leaving Only Footprints

By |2021-12-07T18:06:00+00:00December 22nd, 2021|Blog|0 Comments

As we finish off 2021, remember to Leave Only Footprints. Building this lifestyle is beneficial for the coastal environment and will ensure that generations to come will have the opportunity to appreciate the Alabama Gulf Coast. Below are some easy Leave Only Footprints reminders for your next trip to the beach. Avoid walking on beach vegetation and sand dunes. Explore away from bird nesting areas and other wildlife. Do not litter – gather and throw away your trash. Recycle what [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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