Alabama has four major beach areas: Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. Drinking alcohol at the beach poses several risks due to the combined effects of the alcohol ...

(Mike Kittrell/mkittrell@al.com) DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama—From sea glass jewelry ... patrons will be able to pick up a Trail Map with the list of artists and locations. Trail-followers can ...

A few years ago, I found paradise on Alabama's Dauphin Island. Surrounded by water, but easily connected to the world, this destination flows with opportunities for relaxation. Driving along ...

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama - Not even a hurricane is going to ... "The idea is, you can stop at any location and pick up a map," McKee said. "And then you have it stamped at each location.

As beach towns go, Dauphin Island, Alabama, is relatively sleepy. Unlike nearby Gulf Shores or Panama City Beach, Florida, it has no water parks or mini-golf courses, and only two high-rise hotels.