Calling All Nature Lovers

I love nature. One of my favorite things about the Alabama Gulf Coast is all the places to observe and learn about nature (learning during the summer can be cool!). There are lots of parks and nature trails that are really pretty (and free). And the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is always fun.

One of my favorite places is the Biophilia Nature Center. This place has all kinds of stuff: carnivorous plants, butterfly nurseries, forests, birds and turtles (I love turtles), and a guide to explain all of it. Plus they have a nature library and bookstore, so you can take some nature knowledge home with you—or buy a present for someone (hint hint, Christmas isn’t that far away).

I highly recommend that anyone visiting the area check out this or any of the other local nature attractions.

Time for Some Tennis

I’m taking tennis lessons this summer, which is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time but have never gotten around to. As it turns out, I’m pretty good at it—Wimbledon, here I come!

Ok, obviously I’m not that good. But I am looking forward to challenging a friend of mine who’s coming down later this summer with her family. She’s always been really into tennis and, of course, would always beat me (to put it mildly). This year I think I may actually be able to hang with her for a couple sets.

They’re staying at Gulf Shores Surf & Racquet, which has great tennis courts right next to the water…such an amazing view when you’re tossing up a serve! Can’t wait to play there!