Alabama beaches close ahead of Hurricane Isaias, with double red flags flying as dangerous Gulf conditions worsen.

It costs much more to go grocery shopping, to fuel up your automobile and to do almost anything than it did a year ago, let alone before the pandemic. But despite the stubborn inflationary realities ...

Hours before Hurricane Isaias, even the Waffle Houses in Gulf Shores sat empty. An hour north, kids were playing in the creek ...

When you’re planning a family vacation, especially a beach trip for a big family, you want everything to line up perfectly: comfortable space, kid-friendly fun, gorgeous views, and absolutely no ...

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 ...

Skies were cloudy over Alabama beaches on Tuesday, October 6, as officials warned beachgoers to be careful in the water. Footage posted by the City of Orange Beach shows dark skies over Romar Beach ...

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 ...

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 ...

All nature is good, but some nature is just a little more fun. That’s the case in coastal Alabama, where landscapes collide and sandy beaches meet freshwater lakes meet pine-oak woods meet the mighty ...

Alabama’s Gulf Coast is known for white sand, warm Gulf water and abundant wildlife. But there’s another type of wildlife visitors may encounter. A recent World Atlas report examining U.S. beaches ...