Planning a fly-in vacation to Dauphin Island? While this barrier island paradise doesn’t have commercial airline service, four nearby airports make it easily accessible from anywhere in the country. Whether you prioritize the shortest drive, the most flight…
Dauphin Island Travel and Transportation
The Mobile Bay Ferry: A Maritime History Connecting Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island
For nearly 90 years, ferries have carried travelers across the mouth of Mobile Bay, providing a scenic alternative to the long drive around the bay. Today’s Mobile Bay Ferry continues this maritime tradition, offering both a practical transportation link and a…
The Dauphin Island Bridge: A History of Alabama’s Gateway to the Gulf
For more than 60 years, the Dauphin Island Bridge has served as the vital lifeline connecting Alabama’s barrier island paradise to the mainland. This engineering marvel, officially known as the Gordon Persons Bridge, spans 3.5 miles across the Mississippi Sound…