Well,
the fall beach getaway was a success. Our stay at Gulf Shores Plantation was
wonderful as usual, weather was great, golf was even better…the whole family
had a great time. And I realized just what it is I love about our fall
vacations in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach.
In
the summer, we spend a lot of time lounging around the six outdoor pools at
Gulf Shores Plantation and playing in the Gulf because, naturally, it’s hot—no
better place to be than the water when it’s summertime hot.
But
during this latest vacation, I think we spent at least half of our time
exploring local nature spots. The weather almost demanded it: comfortably warm,
not hot (definitely not cold!), completely ideal for getting outside. And there
are so many ways to enjoy Gulf Coast nature. We walked the
trails at the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail and the Bon Secour National
Wildlife Refuge. We ventured over to Gulf State Park for a picnic and a little
ziplining at the Gulf Adventure Center. We even spent a day at the Alabama Gulf
Coast Zoo—viewing the natural habitats of more than 400 animals never gets old.
