(Fort Morgan, AL)  A humble historical marker on the white sands just outside Fort Morgan, AL is a pilgrimage for many members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon national social fraternity.   It is here, in the waters of Mobile Bay, that this national social  fraternity’s founding father became the first Alabama soldier to die in the Civil War.

Noble Leslie DeVotie, a C.S.A. chaplain with the Independent Blues and the Governor’s Guard of Selma, Read the rest of this entry »

The Alabama Gulf Coast is rich in history — Native American, British, French, Spanish and many others have explored, settled and often fought over the coastal waters and fertile fields for generations.  One battle, however, is well-known to even the least interested history student, and usually for a most famous quote: “Damn the torpedos, full speed ahead!”

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The 5th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest is October 16-19, 2008!  Birders in the know flock to the South Alabama area, known as a primary stopover for migratory birds  winging their way to Central and South America for the winter.   The Alabama Coastal BirdFest is fast becoming one of the Southeast’s top ecotourism events.  All trips leave from the fabulous Five Rivers Delta Resource Center on the Causeway, which links the Eastern Shore of Baldwin County to Mobile.

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On a popular site www.wunderground.com, an Alabama Gulf Coast resident writes: “I live in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, just 15 miles from the direct path of Hurricane Ivan. I have a friend of mine who has been an in-shore charter boat captain in this area for 30 years. He has the answer to all the failed hurricane predictions we keep making.  He told me that Sea Turtles have the answer. Read the rest of this entry »

The Gulf Coast area of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, AL certainly offer something for even the most adventurous travelers. With natural beauty and history encompassing the area, it doesn’t take long to find enjoyment. Activities include tours of Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines, seasonal bird banding, dolphin cruises and nature trail hikes, just to name a few.

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