What the Tide Brings In: A Guide to Beachcombing on the Gulf Coast
The beach offers more than sun, sand, and surf. For those who know where to look, the shoreline is a living, shifting museum full of…
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The Changing Shoreline: How Beaches Evolve Over Time
Beaches often feel timeless. For many people, the shoreline represents something permanent, a familiar escape that seems to remain steady while everything else changes. Families…
Witness the Wonder: Sea Turtle Hatching Season on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Each year, something magical happens along the white-sand shores of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. As the summer sun begins to wane, hundreds of tiny…
Beyond the Sand: Top 10 Things to Do Near the Beach When You Need a Break from the Sun
A beach vacation conjures up images of sun-soaked relaxation, waves lapping at your toes, and hours spent lounging under the blue sky. But even the…
Why the Sand is So White: The Science Behind Our Beautiful Beaches
When you step onto the beaches of the Gulf Coast, one of the first things you notice is the brilliant, almost blinding whiteness of the…
Sunburn SOS: How to Treat a Burn and Prevent the Next One
The Gulf Coast is famous for its sugar-white sands, emerald waters, and endless sunny days. But as any seasoned beachgoer knows, those sunny skies come…
Jellyfish on the Gulf Coast: What You Need to Know
There’s nothing quite like a day at the beach along the beautiful Gulf Coast—sunshine, sea breeze, and sparkling water stretching for miles. But as many…
Hurricane Season on the Gulf Coast: What Every Beachgoer Needs to Know
There’s nothing quite like summer on the Gulf Coast. The salty breeze, sugar-white sand, and warm ocean waves draw visitors from all over the country…
Tide Pools, Dune Life, and More: Discovering the Beach’s Natural Wonders
The Beach Is More Than Just a Pretty Place When most people think about the beach, their minds go straight to sunbathing, splashing in the…
Beach Fitness: Easy Ways to Stay Active in the Sand and Surf
There’s something undeniably revitalizing about a day at the beach. The scent of salt in the air, the rhythmic crash of the waves, and the…