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Camper Storage in South Alabama
We are getting closer to retirement and are looking for a place to store our trailer in the Baldwin County, Alabama area south of I-65. The ideal location would probably be in the Robertsdale or Foley area, but Bay Minette would be good too. Vendors who could put the cover on the trailer and take it off before we came down, would save these old bones some climbing on ladders. Maybe wash the trailer before covering. I know that I am asking a lot, but if you know of any place (from basic storage to my service wish list) please let me know.938Views0likes5CommentsRe: St joseph peninsula state park gulf breeze review
This is one of our favorite parks. We were there twice last year. Boat lauch available. Water and electric only; dump station in park. If you like walking on the beach, reading, fishing, or bicycling, this is the place for you. All restaurants, fast food, grocery (other than two convenience type stores) or other things are about 30 miles away. Take everything you need with you. Ocean Breeze loop is pretty easy to see on Google Earth, more open with some concrete pads; best in summer months because of the air circulation. Piney Woods loop has more growth between sites and more shade; lots of bugs in the summer due to lack of sea breeze penetrating the forest. Best in winter because the trees can block the cold winds. Some concrete pad sites as well. There is a tackle shop next to the only gas station on the peninsula, but he closes the Sunday after Thanksgiving each year and I am pretty sure that he opens back up in March. Hope this helps. BTW, we like Henderson Beach in Destin too; just much smaller but near all the shopping, eateries, and conjestion.257Views0likes0CommentsRe: Fort Pickens is Closed
Does anyone know if they actually had overwash (and reason to close the park) on the road over the December 21-22 weekend? Just wonder when they started letting people back in after the closure. BTW, we were able to go back to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park over the period, so we still had our Merry Christmas at the beach.387Views0likes0CommentsFort Pickens is Closed
Just got a call from Fort Pickens saying that they are closing at 5:00 p.m. today for all visitors and campers due to the expected storm over the weekend causing road overwash. They say that they will reassess the situation on Monday, Decemeber 23rd. Glad I haven't left home yet for my Saturday reservation, but I wonder if they will hold our reservation for a Tuesday/Wednesday arrival.2.3KViews0likes9CommentsRe: Gulf Shores, AL at end of October?
Was there a couple of weeks ago and stayed at the state park. No mosquitos at all but plenty of fire ants; bring or buy fire ant killer. Yesterday's water temp 81*. We stayed along the canal and every evening an 8-9' alligator came looking for food. It was obvious that people had been feeding it since it would come toward you if you looked like you were going to toss food. That does nothing to help the gator but will probably get it killed one day as a nuisance. Pier fishing or surf fishing was good while we were there.269Views0likes0Comments
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