12 Awesome Day Trips from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama

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12 Awesome Day Trips from Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are located in the heart of Alabama’s Gulf Coast and have become popular beach vacation spots for vacationers all over the United States. And while the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area offers plenty to do, there are also some interesting day trips you may want to check out that include outlet shopping, historical museums, casinos, outdoors activities, zoos, aquariums, and art galleries you won’t want to miss.

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Ultimate Gift Guide for Frequent Travelers

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Ultimate Gift Guide for Frequent Travelers

For all the travel addicts on your gift-giving list, you can’t go wrong with these awesome ideas that will work with any budget. This travelers gift guide includes affordable suggestions as well as high-end ideas for the travelers on your list for whom you may want to do something special. Whether you are shopping for something fun, practical, essential or creative you can be sure that the travel lover on your list will appreciate any one of these awesome gifts.

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What is Geocaching? How it Works and What You Find

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What is Geocaching? How it Works and What You Find

Geocaches are found all over the world and provide a free, fun family treasure hunt and hours of entertainment, but what is it, how does it work, and what do you find? This article tells you everything you need to know!

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10 Awesome Pet-Friendly Airbnbs in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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10 Awesome Pet-Friendly Airbnbs in Gulf Shores, Alabama

If you want to bring your pet with you when you vacation on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, be sure to check out these 10 awesome pet-friendly Airbnbs in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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Top 10 Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Top 10 Dog-Friendly Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama

The weather is spectacular year-round. The beaches are sugary white, and the sunsets are breathtaking. Gulf Shores offers plenty of outlet shopping, restaurants, events, concerts, art shows, bars, and attractions. But the greatest thing about living in Gulf Shores is that I can take my beagles, Cap’n Jack & Scout, almost anywhere with me. Most restaurants with outdoor seating are happy to allow you to bring your furry family members along if you keep them on a leash. And the opportunities to unleash the hounds at local dog parks are abundant. These are my Top 10 things to do with Cap’n Jack & Scout in my hometown of dog-friendly Gulf Shores.

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Plash Island - Paradise on Alabama's Gulf Coast

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Plash Island - Paradise on Alabama's Gulf Coast

The obvious and welcome lack of hustle and bustle creates a quiet, communal atmosphere. Plash Island in Gulf Shores on Alabama’s Gulf Coast offers the best of both worlds—a serene island lifestyle with no tourist traffic but easy access to all the shops, restaurants, events, and attractions that are so prominent in the heart of Gulf Shores, a city that thrives on tourism.

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20 Best Travel Books—Sweet Home Alabama

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20 Best Travel Books—Sweet Home Alabama

Alabama has southern charm, rich history, and spectacular beauty—and these travel books may inspire you to travel to this great American state.

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10 Things to Do Outdoors in Decatur, Alabama

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10 Things to Do Outdoors in Decatur, Alabama

Decatur, Alabama is the perfect place to visit if you love outdoor activities—it’s even better if you are an outdoor enthusiast and want to live there. With the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, and multiple opportunities to fish, kayak, canoe, hike, bike, and hunt, there is also an abundance of camping options.

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SEC vs. BIG TEN — What is the Greatest College Football Rivalry?

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SEC vs. BIG TEN — What is the Greatest College Football Rivalry?

Rivalries Run Deep for College Football Loyalists

The Iron Bowl or Big Ten Shootout? Which is the most intense college football rivalry? Loyal fans from Auburn, Alabama, Ohio State and Michigan duke it out.

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Travel Nurse in the Trenches — Heroes On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus

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Travel Nurse in the Trenches — Heroes On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus

No one is as close to the COVID-19 pandemic as our healthcare professionals, and this travel nurse has been working in the trenches. While she dreamed of seeing the world, first she will fight on the front lines against the unpredictable Coronavirus that threatens millions worldwide. She describes a day in the life of a nurse immersed in the crisis and offers advice on what you can do.

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