Gulf Shores’ Haunted Hustle Returns to Gulf Place Oct. 17 With New Activities
The City of Gulf Shores will host its annual Haunted Hustle on Oct. 17 at Gulf Place, featuring a 5K, costume parade and beach fun run benefiting the Dolphin Foundation…
Best Places to Stay With Lazy Rivers on Alabama’s Beaches
From rooftop lazy rivers to beachfront splash pads, these Gulf Shores and Orange Beach condos, resorts and hotels give vacationers another way to relax on Alabama's beaches.
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores Set to Host 10th Annual Bloody Mary 5K on Sept. 5
Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores will host its 10th Annual Bloody Mary 5K Run/Walk/One Mile Fun Run on Sept. 5, sending runners through Waterway Village before a post-race celebration.
Two Sea Turtles Injured by Fishing Gear Released Back Into the Gulf at Gulf Shores
Skipper, a loggerhead, and Pudge, an endangered Kemp's ridley, were released back into the Gulf near Gulf Shores after months of treatment for injuries caused by fishing gear.
Best Places to Stay on Alabama’s Beaches for Beach Gear and Watersports Rentals
From Gulf Shores to Orange Beach, these resorts and hotels partner with local outfitters to offer guests beach chairs, umbrellas, jet skis, kayaks and other watersports rentals on-site.
Gulf Shores Artist Tara McMeans Wins 53rd Annual Shrimp Fest Poster Design
A mixed-media collage by Gulf Shores artist Tara McMeans, selected from a record 44 entries, will serve as the official poster for the 53rd Annual Shrimp Fest, set for Oct.…
This Week on the Alabama Gulf Coast: Bingo, Live Music, Snakes and Goo Goo Dolls (Aug. 17-23)
Halfway through August, the Alabama Gulf Coast is still packed with things to do, from free bingo at Flora-Bama and a snake encounter at Gulf State Park to the Goo…
Gulf Shores Council Could Vote Monday on Closing Canal Park Boat Launch
Gulf Shores leaders could act Monday on closing the Canal Park boat launch, which sits in the middle of six parcels planned for a resort called 24 Canal. Residents, charter…
Gulf Shores Opens Applications for 2026-2027 Junior City Council
The City of Gulf Shores is accepting applications through Aug. 28 for its 2026-2027 Junior City Council, a leadership program for high school students in grades 10 through 12.
Artificial Reef Honoring Charlie Kirk Set to Be Sunk Off Destin This Week
An artificial reef built at Walter Marine in Orange Beach to honor Charlie Kirk is set to be sunk off the coast of Destin, Florida, on Wednesday, roughly ten months…