Last weekend Josh and I both had a long weekend off work, so we decided to go on a road trip to Dauphin Island, Alabama. So we packed up the tent (along with a portable air conditioner courtesy of Josh) and headed south! This Picture was taken in front of our tent/home for the next few days.
After getting everything set up at the campground we decided to head out to the beach for the day. This picture was taken about ten minutes before Josh's shoulder popped out of socket while swimming in the ocean. And we thought things might actually go as planned this time.....What were we thinking??
Now that Josh's shoulder was too sore to swim, we thought we would explore the island a little. This boat was part of the estuary that was located right down the road from our campground.
Fort Gains was right across the road from the estuary, so we did a little more exploring....
Later that night we went back out on the beach for some crab hunting...
Josh was pretty good at catching them, but I don't think he knew what to do with them after that...
Taking a break on the beach at night.
The next day we decided to take the ferry to the mainland to visit Fort Morgan (another Fort used during WWI). We made this trip on foot, and it made for a long day of walking!
We made it to Fort Morgan just as they were opening so we were the only ones there for a while. Here we're posing in front of the main entrance to the fort.
Inside the Fort. This is where the gun battery's are set up to bomb the ships trying to come to shore during the war. It was pretty incredible!
This picture was taken the following day. Josh and I thought that we could use just a little more walking on the trip, so we took a 5 mile walk into town to get some ice cream. This live oak forest was a park that we found on our journey to town.
These trees were amazing!! I just couldn't resist:o)
On the way back from town we took another route and came upon something called " TheGoat Tree Forest". As you can see in this picture, the trees were HUGE!! Isn't it funny how even at the beach Josh and I can manage to find interest in the trees?
Last weekend Josh and I both had a long weekend off work, so we decided to go on a road trip to Dauphin Island, Alabama. So we packed up the tent (along with a portable air conditioner courtesy of Josh) and headed south! This Picture was taken in front of our tent/home for the next few days.
After getting everything set up at the campground we decided to head out to the beach for the day. This picture was taken about ten minutes before Josh's shoulder popped out of socket while swimming in the ocean. And we thought things might actually go as planned this time.....What were we thinking??
Now that Josh's shoulder was too sore to swim, we thought we would explore the island a little. This boat was part of the estuary that was located right down the road from our campground.
Fort Gains was right across the road from the estuary, so we did a little more exploring....
Later that night we went back out on the beach for some crab hunting...
Josh was pretty good at catching them, but I don't think he knew what to do with them after that...
Taking a break on the beach at night.
The next day we decided to take the ferry to the mainland to visit Fort Morgan (another Fort used during WWI). We made this trip on foot, and it made for a long day of walking!
We made it to Fort Morgan just as they were opening so we were the only ones there for a while. Here we're posing in front of the main entrance to the fort.
Inside the Fort. This is where the gun battery's are set up to bomb the ships trying to come to shore during the war. It was pretty incredible!
This picture was taken the following day. Josh and I thought that we could use just a little more walking on the trip, so we took a 5 mile walk into town to get some ice cream. This live oak forest was a park that we found on our journey to town.
These trees were amazing!! I just couldn't resist:o)
On the way back from town we took another route and came upon something called " TheGoat Tree Forest". As you can see in this picture, the trees were HUGE!! Isn't it funny how even at the beach Josh and I can manage to find interest in the trees?
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We (Walt and I) are headed to Dauphin Island in September as a field trip with his gifted class...I'm so excited!!
That sounds like fun!! We saw the area where the field-trippers go and it looked like alot of fun!! I'm sure ya'll will have a blast!
Thanks: Allison & Josh for your wonderfull post . You must know that I live vicariously through yours and Bentley's adventures so keep em coming gal. I will be praying for your new job situation and I hope you have good news soon . I love you both and miss y'all so much a ton in fact .....Yours in His Love.........Dad !
Wow, what fun!! I wish we could have tagged along. I can't to get started on our adventures together with you guys. Love the picture and of course the trees.
WOW! That sounds like soo much fun. Recognize the tent, Josh. I hope your shoulder is much better. I loved the post and all the pictures.
Sounds like a great trip. Visit my site at www.flickr.com/baxwrtr and click on the set "Alamaba's Family Beach" to see some of my photos from DI.
Hi Josh & Allison,
My name is Jane and I'm with Dwellable.
I was looking for blogs about Dauphin Island to share on our site and I came across your post...If you're open to it, shoot me an email at jane(at)dwellable(dot)com.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Jane
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