| Where the Mobile, Spanish, Tensaw, Appalachee and Blakey rivers flow into Mobile Bay stands an incredible new facility for outdoor recreation, conservation and land stewardship in Alabama: 5 Rivers. It's the ultimate place to begin your adventure into over 250,000 acres of scenic waterways, woods and wetlands. Canoeists and kayakers can put in and take out from the floating dock at Bartrams Landing - the new terminus of the legendary Bartram Canoe Trail. Delta boat tours and airboat tours of the area are also avaliable for charter from this facility. The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is our nation’s second largest river delta. For mor information click on this link: www.alabama5rivers.com and download the printable brochure in PDF format." Another link for more information about the Bartram Canoe Trail is: http://www.outdooralabama.com/outdoor-adventures/bartram/ and http://www.conservation.alabama.gov/outdoor-adventures/bartram.cfm
Alabama Coastal Birding Trail: The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail is a birder's paradise. Our sun-drenched coast is a popular resort area for a variety of feathered visitors and year-round residents. The trail spans two counties, and is enhanced by directional and interpretive signage, offering birding enthusiasts endless opportunities for avian appreciation.
Website: http://www.alabamacoastalbirdingtrail.com/
251-968-6095 / 877-226-9089
Bellingrath Gardens and Home: Come enjoy 65 acres of beautiful gardens, and a museum home with all of the charm of the Old South. Located on the Fowl River in Mobile.
Website: www.bellingrath.org
251-973-2217 / 800-247-8420
Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: Located between Foley and Fairhope on US 98 is Weeks Bay which is a bird lover's paradise. There are trails and boardwalks throughout the park as well as picnic areas.
Website: www.weeksbay.org
251-928-9792
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo: Take some time and visit the zoo! Explore the natural habitats of more than 250 animals.
Website: www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com
251-968-5731
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: The refuge has 4-5 miles of hiking trails and beach access. Open from sunrise to sunset.
Website: http://www.fws.gov/bonsecour/
251-540-7720
Historic Blakeley State Park: Visit the site of the Battle of Blakeley where the last major battle of the Civil War was fought just hours after Lee surrendered. Enjoy 15 miles of hiking and bike trails, camping and a serene boardwalk
next to the Tensaw River.
Website: www.blakeleypark.org
(251) 626-0798
Meaher State Park: The Meaher State Park is located on the wetlands of Mobile Bay and features nature trails. Overall there are 1,327 acres for you to explore.
Website: http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks/state_parks_index_1a.html
251-626-5529
Biophilia Nature Center, Native Nursery, and Bookstore: Come see native plants, animals, and nature in this 20 acre ecological restoration project.
Website: www.biophilia.net
251-987-1200
Dauphin Island Bird Sanctuaries: The sanctuary consists of 164 acres of maritime forests and has several walking trails for the avid birder.
Website: www.dauphinisland.org
251-861-2120
Gulf State Park: The Gulf State Park is located on the Alabama Gulf Coast and offers camping, boating and fishing on Lake Shelby, biking, hiking, and more.
Website: http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/parks/state_parks_index_1a.html
251-948-7275 / 800-ALA-PARK
Fishing: If fishing is your style, we have almost every kind available. The options are endless with Baldwin County being surrounded by water on three sides! We have offshore, inland, back-bay, salt-water, freshwater, rivers, and streams - just about any kind of fishing that you can imagine!
Websites:
http://www.gulfshores.com/fishing-golf/fishing-charters/
http://www.gulffishing.net
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