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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The Most Awesome Sailing Destinations in the World

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The Most Awesome Sailing Destinations in the World

While sailing the world for a year, I was lucky enough to explore some of the most awesome sailing destinations on the planet! I created a page with links to all my favorites so that you can come along on the adventure, see all the spectacular photos, watch the videos, and read about the incredible journeys and challenges that it took to get there.

Of course, you don’t have to be traveling on a sailboat to see some of these remarkable places, but some are so remote you can only get there by sea. This page will continuously be updated, so please feel free to visit often! Just click the images to read about the amazing sailing destinations that look interesting to you!

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN EXPLORING MY FAVORITE SAILING DESTINATIONS!

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How to Get Your Sea Legs - Sailing Adventure Blog

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How to Get Your Sea Legs - Sailing Adventure Blog

How to Get Your Sea Legs is the official logbook of Michelle Segrest chronicling her travels sailing the world in a 43-foot sailboat for a year. It reveals all the good, the bad, and the ugly details about the planning stages, stories about living on a sailboat, sailing with dogs, the reality of working while sailing, impressions of her many interesting destinations along the way, nitty-gritty details about each sailing passage, and the entire experience from the first mate's point of view.

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