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Each year, Gulf Shores Fire-Rescue responds to more than 300 water rescues. The department lives up to the city’s motto, “Small Town, Big Beach.”
Alabama’s Black Belt is rich in culture and history. Now, thanks to one local family, visitors can experience that history up close and in real time.
Houston County tourism is seeing growth, according to Visit Dothan. Executive director Hannah Shiver told the Houston County Commission that hotel revenue totaled approximately $52.2 million in 2025, representing a 1% growth from the year prior.
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are welcoming thousands for Spring Break 2026.
Alabama gas prices are on the rise, but remain lower than the national average of $3.49 per gallon of regular gas.
Foley officials are making special efforts to bring in more sports tourism. A new hotel is adding to what the city has already done.
A closed-door meeting in Orange Beach with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency secretary Hal Taylor could change how laws are enforced in Coastal Alabama waters.
A new, three-towered hotel and lodge will be built atop Cheaha Mountain in Delta, the highest point in Alabama.
Alabama’s coastal communities are preparing for an influx of visitors during March and April.
The Gulf State Park Pier will reopen on August 19, officials announced Friday.
The sun is shining, and the beaches are packed along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The draw of thousands during the Fourth of July week means more money for Baldwin County businesses and for the entire state of Alabama.
The 2024 Spring Break season has arrived and officials in lower Baldwin County are ready to welcome visitors for a family-friendly and safe vacation.
The owners of Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Café in Gulf Shores are hoping to reopen in March after a fire caused extensive damage to the building last summer.
A new $50 million resort-style hotel is coming to Foley in 2025.
Byler Road was once just a pioneer trail started by buffalo. But in 1819, it became the first state-commissioned highway project, just two days after Alabama became a state.
The city of Gulf Shores announced Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville will be part of a new development in the city. The restaurant will be in the Legendary Marina & Yacht Club.
The United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) National Field Trials was held in Foley the last week in September.
Value-creating tourist destinations improve Alabama’s economy – and our lives. But subsidizing tourism with tax dollars will not create prosperity.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is taking extra precautions at five state parks due to dry conditions.
The Alabama Tourism Department is celebrating the economic impact of the state’s travel and tourism industry. New numbers show tourism dollars have more than doubled in Sweet Home Alabama over the past decade.
In a new report, World Atlas identified eight towns in Alabama with the best main streets. Those compiling the list took into consideration local stores and eateries, landscapes, monuments and area attractions.
While Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Ft. Morgan are popular tourist destinations, the city of Foley is also a big draw for Baldwin County.
The entire months of March and April are considered the Spring Break season for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. City officials are preparing for a busy season this year and want to warn visitors that their goal is to keep everyone safe in a family-friendly environment.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach tourism achieved record-shattering numbers in 2021 following a weak year due to COVID-19 in 2020. But how did Alabama beaches do in their most popular season this year?
By Craig Monger While holiday vacationers prepare for trips to the Gulf, questions remain about the availability of properties and...