They look like jellyfish and sting like jellyfish, but they’re not jellyfish. They’re something much more interesting. This month, coastal Alabama residents and visitors have seen Portuguese ...

Alabama’s Gulf Coast is more than just beaches — it’s a blend of sugar-white sands, wildlife-rich lagoons, historic forts, and quirky roadside stops. From Dauphin Island’s tranquil shores to Gulf ...

Reflecting on my most memorable travel moments, a few unexpected places always float to the top. My recent trip exploring Alabama beaches is now one of them. I’ll admit, when I started planning, I ...

Alabama residents know well the sugar‑white sands of Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island. But beyond state lines, the idea that Alabama even has beaches still surprises many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jared Ranahan is a reporter who covers travel and ecotourism. While the northern reaches of Alabama offer natural wonders like ...

No matter how many times you visit the 32-mile stretch of sugary sand on Alabama's Gulf Coast, you'll find yourself planning your next trip to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach before you've even reached I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alabama’s beaches continue to be a powerful economic engine for the state’s tourism industry, setting records for visitors, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Planning to sip a cold drink on Alabama's beaches this summer? Before you crack open that beer, you should know if drinking in the ...

Gulf Shores, Panama City Beach and Destin used to see fights, truck beds of beer and even MTV crews filming college students ...

A bridge once derided as a boondoggle, whose construction was halted amid a fierce court case and later restarted by the ...

The report recommends increased investment to address sewage overflows and runoff pollution, which contribute to the problem. Researchers estimate 57 million illnesses annually result from swimming in ...

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — On patrol and ready to respond, an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency helicopter is back on duty for another busy tourist season along Alabama beaches. “The main thing is to be ...