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    Fort Pickens Gulf Islands National Park - "Cannon Views"  You CAN climb this part to this cannon.

    Fort Pickens Gulf Islands National Park

    4.6(98 reviews)
    23.7 mi

    So late in getting this review done. This stop was near the beginning of our 11K Road-Trip across…read moreAmerica. We were lucky enough to get here right before the Government Shut-Down, Such a Beautiful Coast-Line bursting with views of the ocean and wildlife. Plenty of spots to stop and take it in, have a picnic, use the restrooms, take a quick dip (we did). The Park itself has the standard entrance fee which assists in the upkeep of the area, we have an annual pass so if traveling to a lot of parks in one year (highly recommend). We utilized the campground which was well-maintained, restrooms/showers were good and we tented, but used the electricity availability for my CPAP. The Campground did not realize what a night of loud snoring they were spared. Ask our fellow campers in Death Valley a couple summers ago- talk about stares in the morning. We did a couple hikes around the area, saw Eagles and a variety of wildlife. We were lucky enough to visit the Fort when Ranger Chris was doing a presentation. He has a passion and the ability to share the knowledge he has of the time-period, the fort and the people who built it. I thought it was one of the best that we have ever attended. He challenged the group to further explore the fort and find different items of interest. When we had difficulty finding one particular spot, Ranger Chris took the time to walk us to it, explain the significance and then continued a tour of that side of the fort. My wife and I both agreed that this was one of the best interactions we have had in our National Parks experience. What really impressed me was Ranger Chris and the entire staff enthusiasm and dedication despite the furlough hanging over their heads. As we know shortly after the Government shut-down, we missed out on a lot of parks we planned on visiting, but the memory of this Gulf Island adventure eased some of the disappointment.

    If you have your own vehicle, this is a great excursion! Such a beautiful place & lots of…read moreinteresting history. We unfortunately took an Uber out but were unable to take one back. (Wish we'd been warned!) No one would come pick us up The journey home was interesting. But the Fort is surrounded by beautiful sandy beaches and views of an old Lighthouse across the bay.

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    Fort Pickens Gulf Islands National Park - "Bars on all the Fortress/Prison windows" Ft Pickens Fortress/Prison that housed Geronimo.

    "Bars on all the Fortress/Prison windows" Ft Pickens Fortress/Prison that housed Geronimo.

    Fort Pickens Gulf Islands National Park - You have to STOP & pay or have a yearly pass to get into Ft Pickens Gulf National seashore park. They also check ID now Yay! :))

    You have to STOP & pay or have a yearly pass to get into Ft Pickens Gulf National seashore park. They also check ID now Yay! :))

    Fort Pickens Gulf Islands National Park - "Ft Pickens Old Cannons"

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    "Ft Pickens Old Cannons"

    The City of Gulf Shores - Water Tower  08-21-2022

    The City of Gulf Shores

    4.5(4 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    I've travel to and through Gulf Shores, Alabama a number of times over the year and have never been…read moredisappointed - it's a beautiful place and the folks here are just down right friendly. Our recent RV trip had us staying here for three nights and it was definitely a little bitter sweet when we broke camp and headed home after enjoying a month long trip on the road but there's no doubt we'll be back hopefully for a longer stay next time. There's so much to see and do in and around the area, the beaches are gorgeous and there's some pretty good food options as well. I was a little taken back by the amount of growth this area has seen in the past 5 years or so I guess everyone is trying to get their little piece of paradise we are seeing similar migration in Florida hopefully the vibe here never changes...

    I didn't spend too much time on this trip in Gulf Shores but I will do so on my next visit. At the…read moresouthernmost point (or close to it) in Alabama, Gulf Shores is on the barrier island and so it benefits/suffers from the influx of beach goers, retirees and other transients who enjoy the warmer weather but don't want to go to Florida or Texas. Gulf Shores has managed to get slammed by a bunch of hurricanes in the last couple of years (Ivan, Katrina, Sally) but on my visit, I didn't notice any particular damage. The beach is lovely and the people are friendly. Expect to see lots of businesses catering to the beach and the tourists. Mini golf, ice cream, glossy-menu seafood restaurants and such. But if you get off the beaten track, you'll find proper locals who are happy to see you. And don't miss out on meeting up with Barrett O. He's "Mister Yelp Gulf Shores" for sure! [Review 912 of 2024 - 233 in Alabama - 21941 overall]

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    The City of Gulf Shores - Crossing Portage Creek on the W.C. Holmes Memorial Bridge

    Crossing Portage Creek on the W.C. Holmes Memorial Bridge

    The City of Gulf Shores - Of course, they have a Waffle House in Gulf Shores!

    Of course, they have a Waffle House in Gulf Shores!

    The City of Gulf Shores - Gulf Shores Sign

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    Gulf Shores Sign

    Bellingrath Gardens and Home - An osprey nest near the Fowl River

    Bellingrath Gardens and Home

    4.4(84 reviews)
    30.1 mi

    We were in the Mobile area and decided to visit this expansive estate. Azaleas and camellia were…read morethe primary bloomers in mid-March, but there were other things to see in the gardens. Bellingrath is not among the gardens giving reciprocal admissions. After we paid, we were given a map and a brief explanation. Many of the garden paths are shady, while others are wide open. There are areas where there are lots of mosquitoes. Sunscreen and bug repellant are recommended for your visit. We enjoyed the water features, bridges, and the beautiful reflections. The so-called Asian-American garden near the end of the tour had some interesting hardscape but wasn't well maintained. The greenhouses were definitely worth a visit. There were lots of plants for sale during our visit. We didn't visit the Bellingrath Home Museum, which had an extra charge. All in all, we got some exercise and saw beautiful scenery during our visit. I'm guessing the gardens will be much nicer beginning in May. Hopefully the roses will be blooming by then.

    It's inexpensive but not very expansive. For anyone traveling from out of state it's nice but…read morenothing incredibly memorable. There are some attractive water features and trees but a lot of the other plants will be garden flowers. It takes about an hour or so to walk through. If possible, avoid during the evening because even during the winter there will be mosquitoes unless it's actually cold. A nice walk and not that expensive so it's worth a trip if you're in the area.

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    Bellingrath Gardens and Home - A waterfall on the east side near the Fowl River pavilion

    A waterfall on the east side near the Fowl River pavilion

    Bellingrath Gardens and Home - Food Court Fountain (Christmas)

    Food Court Fountain (Christmas)

    Bellingrath Gardens and Home - Plant with Christmas Lights

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    Plant with Christmas Lights

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