Tired of the cold weather, ice, sleet, and snow? Come down to Dauphin Island this weekend!! The forecast calls for sunny skies Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the 50's. There is a party at the Pelican Pub for the Senior Bowl at 3pm Saturday, 1102 DeSoto Ave, Dauphin Island, AL 251-861-7180.

Everyone should try the "Common Loon", the best restaurant around these parts at Dauphin Island. They offer everything such as Seafood Po-boys, Hot Sandwiches, Hamburgers, a variety of Baskets, and Seafood Gumbo. And for the cold winter months they even take orders for Vegetable or Tomato soup! Worth every penny!! Prices from $5-$10.

The Estuarium is an exciting educational facility highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands, and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. It includes the 10,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, and Living Marsh Boardwalk. There are beautiful visual exhibits and interactive exhibits that showcase Mobile Bay, the fourth largest estuary system in the United States.

Skateboard park on Bienville Blvd is now open!! It closes at dusk. Be sure to wear your protective gear! Have fun!

Now that temps are warming up, it's time to get ready for the "Battle of Mobile Bay" 5K race!! Date of race TBA.

The Dauphin Island shuttle service will be operating 7 days a week from 7:30-4:30 through the winter months. In addition, the Town is planning periodic "day trips" to the Mobile area for island residents.

Mardi Gras Parade starts at 1:00 Saturday, Jan. 23rd at Dauphin Island!! Our rates are low this time of year, so come stay for the weekend! 800-861-8312 and ask for Kristin!