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GULF SHORES – The campground at Gulf State Park has long been recognized as one of the biggest for RV enthusiasts, with nearly 500 paved, full hook-up campsites.
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GCM Staff Report
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5/14/25
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The inaugural Outdoor Recreation Summit was recently held at Lake Guntersville State Park, where more than 200 attendees discussed how to share Alabama's natural wonders with the rest of the nation …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 5/14/25 |
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The Alabama Forestry Commission recently announced the graduation of 16 employees from AFC's 2025 Forestry Academy, including three from Baldwin County.
Hosted at the Solon Dixon Forestry …
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GCM Staff Report
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5/14/25
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NOAA Fisheries has announced a 107-day red snapper season for federally permitted for-hire vessels operating in Gulf federal waters, offering a longer window for charter operators and …
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5/13/25
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Alabama Cooperative Extension System specialists are closely watching cattle market trends for 2025 and beyond. In an industry known for volatility and fluctuating markets, …
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By Kacey Watson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/9/25 |
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Five seconds. That’s how quickly a car driving 55 miles an hour can close a gap the size of a football field between it and a tractor on a roadway.
During the …
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By Mary Wilson
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 5/8/25 |
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The Bay Minette Recreation Department has launched a new recreational opportunity with the debut of Disc-Go Park, a nine-basket disc golf course nestled beside Halliday Park at 307 Clark Street.
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5/7/25
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GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH — After a recent ordinance was passed by the City of Orange Beach prohibiting certain commercial activities on the beach, confusion has surfaced surrounding fishing …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/7/25 |
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Gladiolus, sometimes known as sword lilies, are a staple of Southern gardens, known for their striking, upright spikes and delicate blooms.
In zones 8 /9, such as those found in South Alabama, …
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By Kitti Cooper
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 5/7/25 |
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FOLEY — A man and his friend were sitting in his living room when a shadow eclipsed the window.
As they walked outside and watched from the driveway, Karen Kent landed her hot air balloon …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/6/25 |
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GULF SHORES - It is with heavy hearts that the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo announces the death of Jake, the gray timber wolf.
“Great animal care results in animals that live longer lives, and …
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5/1/25
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GULF SHORES — The first public boat ramp on the Bon Secour River had its ribbon cutting last week, officially opening public access to the boat launch, pier and park.
The Launch at CR 6, …
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BY RUTH MAYO
Reporter ruth@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/30/25 |
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Another lake in the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' (ADCNR) Public Fishing Lakes (PFLs) program reopened last weekend, continuing the program's legacy of serving communities …
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By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 4/30/25 |
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Last year, southern pine beetles devastated approximately 52,000 acres of pine forests across the state. Now, this spring, another problem is affecting loblolly pine trees.
The Alabama Forestry …
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4/29/25
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Bay Watch Boat Ramp facility in Baldwin County for renovations on May 5, 2025.
The facility is …
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4/29/25
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Birds are chirping, grass is growing, pollen is floating on the breeze and azaleas are bursting with blooms. Springtime is showtime for azaleas in Alabama landscapes. Lucy …
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By Katie Nichols
Alabama Cooperative Extension System | 4/29/25 |
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Efforts to relocate Tolstoy Park and the famous "Hermit Hut" are underway through a local fundraising initiative.
The Tolstoy Park Committee, comprised of residents, has been seeking to raise …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/28/25 |
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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that all inside waters will close to commercial and recreational shrimp harvesting at 6 a.m. Thursday, May 1.
The closure, …
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4/28/25
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A group of Baldwin County fishing guides is earning national recognition for excellence on the water.
FishingBooker, the world's largest platform connecting anglers with charter captains, has …
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GCM Staff Report
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4/25/25
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After an auction for the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center was held on April 17, the site now has a presumptive new owner.
The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) landed ownership of the property …
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BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/24/25 |