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Gilchrist Island

Gilchrist Island, the third natural island, is just minutes from the Tacky Jacks Restaurants in Orange Beach. Located at the mouth of Cotton Bayou, Gilchrist Island is visible from the shore in many...

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Robinson Island

Another natural island in our area is Robinson Island. Robinson Island was purchased by the city of Orange Beach in 2003 to assure the preservation of natural plant and animal life, as well as the use...

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Bird Island Natural Island

There are many natural islands and wildlife areas in our Gulf Coast area, four to be exact. One, Bird Island, is located in the heart of the Perdido Pass. Although the island is owned by the state of...

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Fresh Gulf Shrimp is always a favorite! Try this easy recipe.

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Spicy Cilantro-Jalapeno Cobia

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Cobia Fishing

Now is the perfect time to fish for Cobia as these fish begin migrating from the east to west. Cobia can be found in a variety of habitats including coral reefs, rocky shores, and inshore around...

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NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship

Awarded the “Best New Event” in 2016 by SportsTravel magazine, the NCAA National Collegiate Beach Volleyball Championship returns to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. Held for the...

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Welcome Back Derek Johnson

He is back! After a one year hiatus to work on a commercial tuna boat on the Atlantic coast, Derek Johnson has returned to the Reel Surprise Charters' family. ...

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Hunting for Healing

Captain Randy Boggs and his family were guests of Executive Chef Chris Sherrill’s this past Saturday at Grit & Game. This was a benefit for Hunting for Healing. Hunting for Healing is a...

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Baked Permit

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