Spring 2018 Southern Trip: Gulf Shores, Alabama

 Sunday, April 15:  248 miles and camped at Three Rivers State Park, Sneads, Florida

This stop was the mid way point for our trip from St. Augustine to Gulf Shores, Alabama.  It is small, but beautiful, quiet and pleasant State Park.

Monday, April 16:  193 miles and camped at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama

We are staying for three nights here.  This State park is absolutely gorgeous!!  We stayed here for a few nights back in April of 2016 on our trip with Sue and Al Meyer.  We liked it so much, we came back for another visit this year.

Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16 and 17, Gulf State Park.

We spent all Tuesday and Wednesday just relaxing.  It was warm and sunny both days.  We rode our bicycles, grilled outside, and read books.  We did make a couple forays into Gulf Shores, one for lunch at Bills by the Beach and the other to visit the Big Beach Brewing Company.

Bill's by the Beach

We caught a gorgeous view of the crescent moon and Venus.

We caught a gorgeous view of the crescent moon and Venus.

Marina at Gulf State Park

Look close, and you can see the walkway bridge from the park to the beach .

Describing the long leaf pine restoration projects.

Restoration example because of damage from Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina

Another restoration example

We have had a wonderful time here.  In fact, we are thinking of coming for a whole week next year.  Great weather, good food, excellent bicycle riding, and lots to do.

Tomorrow we move on to New Orleans for three nights.