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Leave Only Footprints on Alabama's Beaches
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
When visiting Alabama's Beaches, you might have seen signs, flags, and even stickers around that say "Leave Only Footprints." Leave Only Footprints is an initiative to help visitors and locals enjoy our pristine beaches in a sustainable way for years to come.
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What is the Leave Only Footprints initiative?
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Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Leave Only Footprints balances a healthy ecosystem for wildlife with a fun beach experience for visitors and locals. In 2007, Gulf Shores & Orange Beach established a sustainable program with rules and regulations to help protect and maintain Alabama's Beaches.
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Do Not Walk on Sand Dunes
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Sand dunes act as barriers to protect the mainland against high waves and storm surges and provide habitats to some wildlife. Stay off the dunes and use beach walkovers and boardwalks. Walking on the dunes is prohibited by law in both cities.
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Remove All Belongings From the Beach Each Day
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Leave only footprints on the beach by removing all belongings, including toys, chairs, tents, coolers and blankets, by sunset each day. Doing so prevents them from being swept into the water and keeps our beaches clear for nesting sea turtles and rescue personnel. **Please note that any items left on the beach before sunrise or after sunset will be discarded by beach patrol.
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Do Not Dig Large Holes in Sand
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
If you dig a hole, fill it before you leave the beach. Holes are hazardous to sea turtles and other beachgoers. Large holes become a hazard to our first responders during rescues. **Any holes dug on Alabama's Beaches must not exceed 12 inches deep.
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Keep Pets Off the Beach
27500 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL
Monday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
While pets are welcome at many places in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, they are prohibited from our beaches. If you want to bring your four-legged friend along to your vacation adventures, check out all of the pet-friendly spots in the area.
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Avoid Using Bright Lights at Night
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Avoid flashlights or flash photography at night, as the light can disorient the nesting sea turtles. Stop by one of our Welcome Centers to get stickers to cover your phone flashlight or hand-held flashlight.
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Recycle When Possible
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Recycle when possible and use reusable products such as grocery bags and water bottles. This is an easy way you can help keep our community healthy. The less garbage that goes into landfills, the better.
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Leave What You Find Along Alabama’s Beaches
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Alabama’s Beaches boast plenty of stunning views and fascinating natural wonders. It’s easy to want to take home a treasure from the beach, but these creatures and creations are essential to the local environment, and we want future generations to continue to enjoy our shores. We ask that you leave all inhabited shells, driftwood, marine life, and other natural items found along our shores right where you found them.
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Swipe Up to Learn More About Leave Only Footprints to be Prepared For Your Next Alabama's Beaches Vacation
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
Click the link below to learn more about LOF to be better prepared for your next Alabama's Beaches vacation.