| Located just west of Gulf Shores on the
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| | When you are ready to get back to nature
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| Alabama Gulf Coast, Fort Morgan is the
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| | and explore the natural beauty that
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| ideal vacation destination for anyone
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| | abounds off of Alabama's Gulf Coast, make
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| looking to commune with nature, soak in
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| | your way to the Bon Secour National
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| history, and relax on some of the
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| | Wildlife Refuge Beach. The four-mile Pine
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| beautiful beaches that surround this
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| | Beach trail is worth a wander with its
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| area. While most individuals think of
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| | towering live oaks, gorgeous palmettos,
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| Gulf Shores when they imagine vacationing
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| | and vibrant Spanish moss. There are also
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| on the coast, Fort Morgan is a viable
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| | a variety of birds and other wildlife to
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| alternative for those who want a more
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| | catch sight of as you meander through the
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| peaceful and serene atmosphere during
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| | forest, journey past Gator Lake and
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| their stay. Whether the white sand has
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| | Little Lagoon, traverse a scenic ridge of
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| drawn you in or the simple beauty was
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| | dunes, and finally end at a pristine
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| simply too much to resist, you certainly
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| | beach that is ripe for rest and
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| will not be disappointed with any part of
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| | relaxation. Although the adventure may be
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| your Fort Morgan vacation.
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| | slightly demanding, the path and the end
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| The actual fort from which Fort Morgan
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| | result make the exertion well worth the
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| draws its name is rich in history and
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| | effort.
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| certainly worth a visit. Visitors can
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| | If fishing is on your itinerary, then
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| explore the grounds and learn how the
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| | trolling the waters of Gator Lake is a
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| Spanish used the fort in the 1500s and
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| | great way to not only reel in a big one
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| rebuilt it in the 1800s to protect
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| | but to also appreciate the beauty of the
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| themselves from the Native Americans in
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| | outdoors in Fort Morgan. Only canoes and
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| the area. The fort also played a part in
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| | small boats with electric trolling motors
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| the American Civil War when, in 1864,
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| | are allowed on this small, 40-acre
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| Union and Confederate armies fought for
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| | freshwater lake, however, the calm of the
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| control of this strategic port entrance
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| | water and the noticeable songs of the
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| and the Union army eventually won control
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| | birds will make the day pass quickly and
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| after besieging Fort Morgan. The living
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| | leave you relaxed and content. Bass,
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| history program is conducted daily,
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| | bluegill and bream are common in this
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| however, the candlelight fort tours on
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| | lake, while the nearby Little Lagoon is
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| Tuesday nights are a worthwhile adventure
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| | teaming with trout and flounder.
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| for children and adults alike.
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| | Whether the history of the Battle of
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| Most individuals stay in Fort Morgan for
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| | Mobile Bay intrigues you or the
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| the privacy and seclusion that comes with
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| | peacefulness of this secluded community
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| staying in an off the beaten path
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| | appeals to your soul, Fort Morgan is the
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| destination. While there are not as many
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| | perfect place to kick back and escape the
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| individuals, this does not mean that the
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| | crowds that overrun similarly beautiful
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| adventure and beauty is any less
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| | destinations. When searching for the
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| noteworthy. The beaches here are as
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| | perfect accommodations, consider Fort
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| stunning as those that populate Gulf
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| | Morgan Alabama vacation rentals for your
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| Shores and have the same sparkling white
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| | next trip. Experience a truly relaxing
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| sand and emerald-green water that will
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| | vacation when you have all the amenities
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| take your breath away. Make your way to
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| | of home at your fingertips and the added
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| the beach and wade into the warm waters
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| | luxury of more space than you ever
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| of the Gulf, forgetting the world you
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| | dreamed of during your vacation. You can
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| left behind and the stresses that come
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| | forget about the fighting and bickering
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| with it. Your kids can build sandcastles
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| | that comes with staying in small, tight
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| as you work on your tan to the sounds of
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| | spaces that have no entertainment
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| the waves, rather than the usual
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| | options, and begin to realize how great
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| unpleasantries that come with crowded
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| | vacations really can be when you stay in
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| beaches.
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| | a vacation rental.
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