Blogs from Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States, North America

Another cool day in Morgantown. Took Leo for a morning walk. Neighbor across the street had water running out of the house. The lady said she was on vacation too and couldn't find the shutoff valve. She contacted the manager, but no one had arrived yet We had a nice breakfast. We decided to head to Daughin Island. We lined up for the ferry ride. Leo was sure he was at the bank and was waiting for a treat from the guy at the ticket booth. 40 minutes on the ferry across the bay. We drove across Daughin Island. Lori was dropped off on the west end of the island with the bike for a ride back to town. Should have checked the wind before the drop off. Next time will need to remember to ride ... read more

Hi ya-all, Our first chance to get on this rig. Free wi-fi at the Dauphin Island visitors center. Friday, day 5 at Dauphin. A mix of clouds and sun. 60' to 80'. Don and Connie have been great guides. Bob and Sharon arrived Wed. Biking and bird watching. Lots of oil rigs etc. I'm going to try the photos again so bare with me. We're leaving Sat. AM for New Orleans and then on to Dallas. I'll try to get on more frequently. Doug / Judy ... read more

The Schooner had her first ferry boat crossing across Mobile Bay from Fort Morgan to get to Dauphin Island where we thought we would laze for a day or so resting up for the Big Easy! Dauphin has some great attractions. It was the site, at Fort Gaines, of the Civil War Battle of Mobile. This is where Admiral Farragut is quoted as saying, "Damn the Torpedoes - full speed ahead!" as he went on to capture the Fort and the Confederate fleet. The campgrounds are convenient from the ferry slip and within walking distance to the Estuarium, a fascinating educational attraction with a great collection of live and preserved specie that inhabit the Mobile Bay Estuary. We had the pleasure of observing two volunteer docents interacting with school children who were so engaged you could ... read more