Dauphin Island Ferry Expands Hours
A nice bit of outbound marketing going on here by the local tourism bureau. This little snippet has been popping up in the travel sections of newspapers all around the US since yesterday morning. Just in case you missed it, we thought we'd oblige the Alabama Department of Tourism and publish it here as well.
Ferry Service Expands for Dauphin Island
Alabama's Dauphin Island, recovering from damage by Hurricane Katrina, is open, and ferry service to the eight-mile-long barrier island on Mobile Bay has expanded.
An important birding site, Dauphin has counted 345 species, resident or migrating. The largest public observation area is Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Fall migration begins as early as this month.
The island also offers an aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, historic Fort Gaines, fishing, hotels, camping and beaches.
The Mobile Bay Ferry now operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., linking the island and Fort Morgan, near Gulf Shores. Cost is $14 per auto, truck or van with one passenger (plus $4 for additional passengers). Contact: 251-861-3000; www.mobilebayferry.com.
Dauphin Island is listed in the "100 Outdoor Adventures in Alabama" brochure. For a free copy and an Alabama Vacation Guide, call 1-800-252-2262 or access www.800alabama.com.