The Gulf of Mexico is not a welcoming place for beachgoers today. The National Weather Service in Mobile is warning that that is a high risk of rip currents along Alabama and northwest Florida beaches ...

Now that summer has officially arrived, millions of people will flock to Alabama’s beaches to enjoy some rest and relaxation. While most people know what to bring for a beach day (a good book is an ...

Are you looking for free things to do in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama? This list of attractions, beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, and adventures are perfect for your Gulf Coast vacation.

Sometimes you're looking for the thrills of a city, but other times you just want a few peaceful days in nature -- here's a perfect spot for your next escape.

If your idea of a beachfront property includes access to pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise blue water, then Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama are calling your name. With 32 miles of Gulf ...

Plotted on a map, decades of Lass family beach vacations would no doubt reveal a shotgun-like pattern across the Gulf Coast. Lola Lass reads the trips off like entries in an accounting ledger: There ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. - A firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico ...

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 ...

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 ...

Louisianans will flock to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach over the next few months, drawn to the 32-mile stretch of sugar-white sand and blue water less than a three-hour drive from New Orleans. But ...

Authorities say 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine was found washed up on an Alabama beach — just one day after divers discovered the same amount of the drugs off the coast of Florida. The Mobile ...