Nominated by locals

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

A hidden gem in Alabama

7,000 acres of undeveloped Gulf beach, dunes, and wetlands at the tip of the Fort Morgan peninsula — a quiet alternative to the Gulf Shores crowds and a key stop for migrating monarchs and birds.

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