Archive for July, 2009

Glenlakes Brings Links-Style Golf to Baldwin County

Posted on July 12th, 2009 by Robert White

Glenlakes Brings Links-Style Golf to Baldwin County

Priding itself as “the best golf value on the Gulf coast,” Glenlakes Golf Club has something else to recommend it that can be summed up in one word: links.
The Vista/Dunes course, designed by Devlin and Von Hagge is a just shy of 7,000 yards of Scottish links golf, complete with carefully placed mounding, lots of [...]

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6th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest

Posted on July 12th, 2009 by Hollis Smith

6th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest

Birders from around the country are gearing up to meet the Fall migration at the 6th Annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal Birdfest, October 15-18, 2009.
Birdfest 2009 includes more than twenty guided tours throughout Baldwin County, dinners, speakers and a free birding Expo.
So, whether you’re a casual birder or an old hand, dust off your [...]

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Tanger Outlet Tax Free Back to School Sales Event

Posted on July 12th, 2009 by Robert White

Tanger Outlet Tax Free Back to School Sales Event

Imagine not having to pay city, county or state sales tax on your back-to-school clothing and supplies.
Now imagine the extra savings by buying at an outlet.
Sound like shopping heaven?
It’s the Tanger Center Tax Free Sales Event, August 7th-9th, 2009, where you’ll find more than 120 brand-name outlets offering bargain prices, including Liz Claiborne, Polo Ralph Lauren,Brooks Brothers, [...]

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Antique Rose Trail

Posted on July 12th, 2009 by Robert White

Antique Rose Trail

It’s a great time of year to stroll out the front door of Hotel Magnolia and straight on to the Antique Rose Trail, home to an astonishing 515 different roses.
Founded in 2007 by Foley City Administrator Perry Wilbourne and volunteer Bill Goodwin, the Trail winds through the downtown area near the Railroad Depot Museum, making [...]

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Le Tour de Foley Bicycle Race

Posted on July 12th, 2009 by Robert White

Le Tour de Foley Bicycle Race

Enjoy “The Ride of Your Life,” on October 24, 2009, when The Baldwin County Trailblazers and The Foley Lions Club present Le Tour de Foley bicycle race.
With courses of 62 and 25 miles, plus a 3-mile Fun Ride, there is something for every skill level and age. The Start/Finish Line is Foley Heritage Park and [...]

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