Leave Only Footprints

20 09, 2023

Teaching Kids to Leave Only Footprints

By |2023-08-31T17:46:44+00:00September 20th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales and other marine mammals, as well as more than a million seabirds, die each year from ocean pollution, including ingestion of or entanglement in marine debris. Let’s teach our children, by example, how to stop being litterbugs and to Leave Only Footprints everywhere they go.   The Leave Only Footprints program exists to raise awareness and participation in green initiatives and Leave No Trace behaviors among visitors and residents of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.   Our resources are precious. To take this initiative a step further, we ask that you teach [...]

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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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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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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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10 01, 2022

Be Dolphin SMART

By |2022-01-17T15:36:57+00:00January 10th, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

Dolphins are animals that everyone is excited to see in the wild. They can be seen frequently from right here in the Gulf of Mexico off the Alabama coast. Even though you may see wild dolphins in the water, that does not mean you should approach them. Viewing the beautiful animals from a distance is important. If you get too close, move too quickly or make too much noise around dolphins, it can cause a disruption for them. This risks [...]

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3 01, 2022

New Year, New Conservation Goals

By |2022-01-17T15:26:12+00:00January 3rd, 2022|Blog|0 Comments

CONSERVATION: a careful preservation and protection of something. The new year means New Year’s resolutions. Whether you have your resolutions set or not, we have a New Year’s goal we hope you’ll add: being environmentally friendly at the beach and in your daily life! To be environmentally friendly at the beach, you can: Recycle the items that can be recycled. Throw away your trash. Bringing an extra bag for trash can be helpful in making sure the items that need [...]

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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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