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Shrimp to Shore
By Linda Tancs
For 40 years now Gulf Shores, Alabama has been the place to be for the National Shrimp Festival. Taking place from 13 to 16 October at the Gulf State Park Pavilion, the annual fest draws 300,000 visitors each year to sample the local fare. But that’s not all. There’s live music playing from two stages, over 200 artists, and a children’s activity village. The festival is free; why not apply those unused funds to a little break in the Gulf Coast. Stay and play at any of the local hotels, campgrounds, cottages or condos. There is a shuttle that leaves for the festival hourly from the Winn Dixie grocery store parking lot at only a dollar each way.
Preserving the Past in Alabama
By Linda Tancs
At Fort Rucker, Alabama, they preserve the past for the future. That’s where you’ll find the Army Aviation Museum, exhibiting over 160 military aircraft, including one of the largest collections of military helicopters in the world. Aviation students, researchers, and authors will love the library (available by appointment only), housing more than 1,600 technical and field manuals, more than 2,000 films, an aviation history reference section, and approximately 95,000 photographs. Guided tours are available on request (call ahead to ensure that access to the installation is not restricted due to security requirements), and admission is free.
U.S. Fishing Tournaments
By Linda Tancs
Sport fishing is a popular activity. Tournaments abound throughout the U.S. for this competitive pastime. Learn more about these nationwide events for grown-up peeps and pee wees alike at Travelrific® Radio.
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