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Summer Is Coming—What to Do With the Kids?
Let’s face it: Summer is all about the kids. I can remember my first year out of college, when I realized that I would no longer get an official “summer vacation”—and that my “kid” days were over. It was quite … Continue reading
Visit the Gulf Coast, View a Variety of Wildlife
I’m in the midst of planning a family reunion in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach this summer, and I’ve been asking around to see if anyone has any special requests on where we stay, what we do, etc. My little … Continue reading
Looking for Wildlife on the Gulf Coast
Sometimes it takes a child to remind you of what’s really important during a vacation—like building sandcastles on the beach instead of working on your tan, or even leaving the beach altogether to go in search of some Gulf Coast … Continue reading
The Perfect Summer Vacation Week in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
So one of my best friends, who moved away last year, is coming back to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach to visit for a week, and I’m so excited! I’m getting a group of friends together to plan what I … Continue reading
Posted in Attractions, Teen Blog
Tagged Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, BeachnRiver Kayaking, Ferris Wheel at The Wharf, Gulf activities, Gulf Coast nature, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach attractions, Gulf State Park, Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail, summer vacation in Gulf Shores, The Track, Waterville USA
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It’s a Perfect Time of Year for Exploring Gulf Coast Attractions
My sister and her husband are taking their kids to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach next week, and I have to say I’m a little jealous—for obvious reasons, of course, but also because they’re going to Waterville USA. I don’t care … Continue reading
Bring the Kids to the Beach and Still Enjoy Some Free Time
Kids really know how to vacation the best. It’s always inspiring to see children having fun in the Gulf waves, building sandcastles on the beach, playing games in the pool…their energy is almost contagious. A beach vacation is simply the … Continue reading
It’s a Great Time of Year to Enjoy Nature
Know what kind of temperatures are forecasted for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach for the next week? 60s and 70s—not hot, not cold, and absolutely perfect for being outdoors. If I could just get down there for a few days, … Continue reading
So Much to be Thankful For when Celebrating on the Gulf
Being on the Gulf and with family this week, I’m very aware of everything I have to be thankful for. For instance: I’m thankful for Gulf-front condos, indoor pools, and hot tubs—these things make a fall Orange Beach & Gulf Shores … Continue reading
Kids Simply Belong at the Beach
Why do kids look so cute covered in sand? If you have kids and you’ve taken them to the beach, you know you have this picture: kiddo sitting on the beach, shovel in hand, his arms and legs (maybe even … Continue reading
Animals Can Live a Green Life, Too
I’ve always enjoyed visiting the zoo, particularly the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo. But I have an especially good reason for wanting to visit in spring 2012: to check out the facilities at the new, “green” zoo that is currently being built. … Continue reading