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