Written by darla2 on June 9, 2003
- We decided to take a driving trip of the area. We started at about 9am. I chose this route from reading the Reader's Digest book, See the USA, The Easy Way written in 1995. In...
Written by Jim Rosenberg on October 5, 2000
- Spring vacations for northerners often conjure up images of tropical cocktails in a palm-studded piece of paradise, but the reality can be more sobering. What should be a respite from gruesome winter weather and...
Written by Whirlwind on January 3, 2001
- This W.W. II battleship saw action in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of war. It is easy to find out of Mobile--just take the 27 exit off of I-10 to U.S.90.
Much of the...
Written by Whirlwind on January 3, 2001
- From Fort Morgan catch the ferry that runs several times a day across the mouth of Mobile Bay to Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island. Fort Gaines was the scene of one of history's more...
Written by Whirlwind on January 3, 2001
- On the Southern most extremity of Mobile Bay is Fort Morgan, a US defensive fortification built after the War of 1812. Its primary claim to fame rests in its Civil War significance, helping to...
Written by Amber Autumn on July 31, 2007
- "May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun And find your shoulder to light on, To bring you luck, happiness and riches Today, tomorrow and beyond."~Irish Blessing Beach Flags are essential to having a...
Written by cmurrah on July 24, 2004
- Don't forget to attend Worship Services while you are in Gulf Shores. We went to the Lagoon Baptist Church at 17867 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, Al. We felt so welcome and comfortable...
Written by reneelarroux on March 12, 2003
- We were so impressed with this area that we bought a condo in Orange Beach. Check out our website at www.sugarbeach349.com.
Our new condo is located directly on the beach between Gulf Shores and Perdido Bay....
Written by Whirlwind on December 9, 2000
- We parked at a souvenir shop and bar known as "The Border" just a few feet over the Alabama/Florida line. It was mid-morning as we strolled along a boardwalk out to the beach a...
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