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Live Life in the Fast Lane |
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Get
revved up for the sixth annual Thunder on the Gulf August 14-17. More than thirty of the world's
fastest boats compete head-to-head in this Offshore Super Series event in Orange
Beach. These
monsters will set the Gulf on fire with 4800+ horsepower and speeds ups to 170 mph.
Kick off the weekend Thursday, the 14th
at the VIP Party and Welcome Reception. Starting Friday fans can view the boats,
meet the drivers and enjoy food and entertainment at Race Village at The Wharf. On Saturday, catch all the qualifying
rounds. Then everything speeds to the finish line for Race Day on Sunday, August 17.
VIP passes are available and give you special access to parties
and Meet the Racers events, admission to Race Village, and lunches and admittance
at the VIP hospitality tent.
Viewing
is great whether you choose a blanket on the beach or the balcony of a condo.
And
if you want to the chance to enjoy two weekends of speed, look for a special invitation
to register for our action-packed Two Great Race Weekends giveaway coming soon to your Inbox.
One lucky recipient will be selected to enjoy a three night at the beach with
a front row view of Thunder on the Gulf and tickets to Talladega Super Speedway
in October. Subscribers to e-Tidings will receive an invitation to register within the next couple weeks. |
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| Water, Water Everywhere |
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When you're lucky enough to be surrounded by miles
and miles of the most sparkling emerald water you've ever seen, boating is the
way to travel. And we've got a variety of maritime adventures to choose from.
Fishing charters offer the perfect chance to reel in the catch
of a lifetime. Want to party with some porpoises? Book a seat on a dolphin cruise and get up-close-and-personal with Flipper and
his friends. Hitch a ride on the Mobile Bay Ferry, which travels between historic Fort Morgan and
Fort Gaines. Or do the natural thing -- rent a kayak and paddle your way through lakes and lagoons under
the watchful gaze of gators and great blue herons. Sail on over to our Attractions or Fishing pages for a list of ways to get your sea legs. |
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| Sea Creatures
Invade Alabama's Gulf Coast! |
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Creatures from the deep have been spotted dragging
themselves on to our beaches late at night.
Don't worry. It's not the Creature from the Black
Lagoon. It's nesting season for sea turtles! The Alabama Gulf Coast is lucky enough
to be a nesting habitat for several types of endangered sea turtles. The last
few years, we've seen record numbers of turtles nests on our coast (thanks to
the tireless efforts of our turtle volunteer group) and this year is off to a
very promising start. Female turtles make their way onto the beach each year between
the months of May and October to lay their eggs. Each turtle lays 50-70 eggs and
buries them in the sand. After about 60 days the eggs will hatch, and the hatchlings
(like these captured in the nighttime photo above) begin a perilous journey back
to the sea. They will eventually return to the beach where they were hatched to lay their own eggs.
When you visit, you may see nesting sites that
are marked off for protection. Feel free to take a look, but please don't disturb
the site. All six species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters are threatened or
endangered. We want to make sure we offer a safe haven for them to nest and for
their descendants to return year after year.
To learn more about our sea turtles and watch video of hatchlings making
their way to the Gulf for the first time, visit the Alabama sea turtle website. |
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| Are We There Yet? |
| Can't wait another minute to get here? We've got a great way to shorten your drive time.
No, we're not advocating breaking any speed limits,
but we do have a suggestion for beating some of the summer traffic. Express yourself!
The Foley Beach Express can cut
your travel time by as much as 30 minutes. Hop on the Beach Express from Highway
59 near Summerdale (see a map here) and avoid some of the congestion and traffic lights.
There is a $3 toll to use the bridge. But hey,
isn't it worth it to avoid hearing your kids whine for the last hour of your trip? |
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 (View and search our full calendar of events) |
Fireworks
and 4th of July events at Gulf Shores Beach, The Wharf and Perdido
Beach Resort
7/4-7/5/2008 |
33rd Annual Alabama
Open Spearfishing Rodeo
7/25-7/27/2008 |
6th Annual Thunder
on the Gulf
8/14-8/17-2008 | |
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