Gulf Shores has been a longtime favorite of visitors coming to Alabama’s Coast, and we know it won’t be long before it’s yours, either. Lace-up your shoes, grab your SPF, and set out for a day of hiking and exploring Gulf State Park, an expansive park with two miles of beaches, campgrounds, white sand, and so much more. You can go biking, fishing, geocaching, and even birdwatching at Gulf State Park. Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge provides a habitat for local wildlife and is open to the public for birding, hiking, kayaking, and more.