There is something extra exciting about celebrating a holiday on the beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, and Halloween is no different!

On Thursday, October 27^th, The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo will be hosting “Boo At The Zoo,” a fun, family focused event geared towards your “Little Ghosts and Goblins,” from infants to 10 year-olds.

The fun kicks off at 4 p.m. at the Zoo in Gulf Shores, and all are invited to join in the festivities.  There will be a costume contest (at 5 p.m.) and fun and entertainment until the events closing at 6 p.m.

The cost for this event is $1 for adults and $2 for children.

Bring the whole family out for “Boo At The Zoo!”

For more information on this great event, visit the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo’s website.

It’s never too late to make accommodations for your Halloween weekend in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach!  Visit www.KaiserRealty.com or call our Reservation Professionals at (877) 405-5587 today to book your Gulf front condominium or vacation home for a wonderful weekend at the beach!

With only a few days left until the kick off of to this year’s Thunder on the Gulf powerboat races, the excitement has already started to build up around the area.

What started as the brainchild of Live Bait owner, Gary Nichols, the inaugural Thunder on the Gulf powerboat race was held in late August of 2003, only months after he and some friends had founded the Gulf Coast Powerboat Association.

With a turnout described as, “The second largest gathering of people in the state,” according to then Governor Fob James, the board of the GCPA was quickly contacted to have a World Championship race, in November of 2003.

The extremely strong beginnings of Thunder on the Gulf are perhaps the reason for its longevity and its cultural significance to the area. The 32 miles of sandy coastline located within (more…)

Have you been feeling the pains of “Hangout” withdrawal?

Does the yearning to be listening to great music at one of the Gulf Coast’s premiere music venues keep you awake at night?

Well, luckily for you, the good people at The Hangout have prescribed the cure for your “cool-weather music blues” with a rockin’ night of tunes from platinum recording artist, O.A.R.!

This talented group of musicians has come a long way from laying down tracks in their Rockville, Maryland basement, and the proof is definitely written in their most recent effort, “King.”  The follow-up to their (more…)

Orange Beach / Gulf Shores, AL – We have been fishing a fair amount over this month so far and have had some great trips mixed in with some good weather to go with it.  The 4 hour trolling trips are starting to pick back up as the water clears out from Tropical Storm Lee.  We are seeing some impressive number of Spanish Mackerel starting to show up too.  The half day family trips are continuing to be a great trip with lots of fun and smiles for all the family’s who choose this option to spend some time on a charter fishing trip.

The full day trips are doing really good with big Amberjacks right now as that season continues to be just red-hot!  We have had some wonderful catches of Jacks on the full day trips.  Keep in mind on these trips sometimes it is not the hours you are buying but the fuel and you will be happy when you get back to the dock with a cart of pretty fish!

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Just as the weather is starting to cool down, things are heating up at The Exploreum in Downtown Mobile! Museum-goers of all ages are sure to enjoy the newest exhibit, “Kangaroo Kraze,” hitting the Bay City on October 15^th and lasting through January 2^nd.

Not only will this exhibit feature some great information on our favorite furry long jumpers, but the exhibit will also feature live wallaroos and of course, kangaroos.  Expert kangaroo trainers Carolyn Lantz and Heather Shosho know the distinct characteristics of Australian wildlife, and will be on site to share their knowledge with you! So make sure you “leap” at this opportunity and even snap a picture (more…)