The
SpringHillian March 26, 2015
Volume 100 Issue 7
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
An Alabama Beach for Every Type of Beach Trip Spring Hill College
DA FL O RI
MISSISSIPPI
Mobile Bay
Fairhope 40 minutes 1 hour 23 minutes Gulf Shores Fort Morgan
Orange Beach 1 hour 7 minutes
1 hour 37 minutes
Gulf of Mexico
Dauphin Island By: Elizabeth Briggs Staff-Writer With Spring Break upon us and the last month of the spring semester following, Badgers are ready to hit the beach. Although Florida beaches usually get the reputation of being better or prettier, Alabama beaches have a lot to offer those seeking the sun and sand. Check out the following
44 minutes descriptions to decide which Alabama beach is best for you. Gulf Shores: Well-known throughout the country for its white sand, clear water, and delicious seafood, Gulf Shores is a perfect getaway spot. The drive to Gulf Shores from Spring Hill is slightly longer than to other beaches, but passing the outlet malls in Foley is a plus. The surf shops and restaurants on every corner provide endless
Map designed by Cree Pettaway options of beach toys, activities, relaxation, and food. Orange Beach: Going the extra few miles east from Gulf Shores to Orange Beach may be worth it if you’re looking for a quieter public beach that still offers sparkling white sand. Senior Liz Vaché enjoys The Pass, a strip of pristine beaches in Orange Beach. Vaché said, “It’s like the beach you would get if you had rented a condo in Perdido Key, but it’s
cheap. It has really clear water, and there aren’t a whole lot of people or condominiums around.” You’re not too far from civilization in Orange Beach with The Wharf, a huge entertainment center that boasts shopping, dining, movies, and a ferris wheel. Dauphin Island: This is perhaps the most popular Badger beach hangout. Although the sand isn’t blinding white and the water isn’t perfectly clear, you can’t beat this 44
minute drive. Those who want to escape the tourist traps of bigger, more populated beaches find a relaxing rural escape at Dauphin Island. Animal-lovers will enjoy bird watching and the sea lab. Junior Clare Wojda said that a night trip to Dauphin Island is an experience that can’t be beat. Continued on page 3, see Beaches