Tag: Dauphin Island
Ask McGehee: What is the history of “Skull Island?”
“Skull Island” or “Massacre Island” were names given to what we have long known as Dauphin Island.
The History of Dauphin Island’s Street Names
Learn about the 1950s initiative to boost the development of Alabama’s barrier island and the swashbuckling street names it produced.
The Ultimate Mobile Bay Trail Guide
Sandy beach strolls, rigorous marshy treks, tours of local history — no matter what you’re looking for, this guide will help you plan your next adventure, right in our own neck of the woods.
An Aerial View of Fort Gaines
An aerial shot of the early 19th-century fort on Dauphin Island is rich with detail, color and history.
Dauphin Island Surfing
A photo on Dauphin Island in the late 1950s offers insight into surfing and beachwear.
Tour this Dauphin Island Dream Home
The Dauphin Island home of Kaye and Mike Tew is the perfect retreat for their children and grandchildren.
50 Years of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab
At the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, the collaboration between scientists, students and the public is the culmination of a lofty vision put in place 50 years ago.
Spotlight: Artist Brandon Finnorn
A Mobile native talks deep sea fishing, artistic inspiration and the decision to go from prescription pad to paint palette.
Dauphin Island’s Shifting Sands
Alabama’s barrier island is in a constant state of flux, with shorelines — and property lines — threatened by storms and rising sea levels.
Greetings from Dauphin Island
Time stands still on the tiny barrier island situated right smack dab between the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. Rediscover the laid-back charm of its favorite old hangouts, and explore other lesser-known treasures there that you never knew existed.