10 reasons we love Alabama’s Beaches as a summer tradition—plan your trip now
🏖️😍 BOOK THAT SUMMER BEACH TRIP: Plan your visit to Alabama's Beaches + enjoy these 10 reminders why we love them so. BuzzPartner
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Alabama’s best outdoor adventures in the Black Belt—plan your trip now
🏕️ BLACK BELT'S THRILLING OUTDOORS: Whitewater rafting, birding + more of Alabama's best outdoor adventures await you this summer. BuzzPartner
3 ways to experience a Mobile Delta adventure now
🐊 MOBILE DELTA ADVENTURES: 3 ways + 12 great activities for discovering "America's Amazon." BuzzPartner
New Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County nearing completion, Beach Express traffic detoured
If you’re heading to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach or Fort Morgan after this weekend, this announcement is for you. Starting on May 10 at 7AM, southbound drivers will be routed to SR-59 via SR-308 (formerly Foley Beach Express). This detour…
Hidden turtle sanctuary in Tuscaloosa—what you need to know
🐢TURTLES IN TUSCALOOSA. Hidden down a rural Alabama road, the Bigham family created a wildlife sanctuary + a space for visitors to get a closer look.
Record $24.9B spent by Alabama tourists in 2025
Alabama reported nearly 30 million tourists visited the state in 2025, spending almost $25 billion.
Tuscaloosa airport begins $22M runway extension project
The project will extend one of Tuscaloosa's runways by 1,100 feet + upgraded lighting to enhance safety.
Alabama beach getaway makes Vrbo’s 2026 Rentals of the Year
Veranda Laguna in Gulf Shores is among Vrbo's top 15 rentals across the country for 2026.
Alabama gas prices surge over $4 per gallon for the first time since 2022
For the first time in nearly four years, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Alabama has surpassed the $4 mark.
New $4.3M streetscape project starting on Greensboro Avenue in Tuscaloosa
Road closures are expected to begin May 4 but pedestrian access to local businesses will remain open.