Family Fun
Blue Angels Practice
Friday, Mar 26th, 2010 - Monday, Nov 1st, 2010
The Blue Angels practice over Naval Air Station Pensacola on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. during the show season. The Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola has a viewing area for visitors to watch the team practice. The team visits the museum to answer questions and sign autographs after Wednesday practices.
IMAX Hubble at the National Naval Aviation Museum - NAS Pensacola
Friday, Mar 26th, 2010 - Friday, Dec 31st, 2010
SHOWTIMES:10 a.m./Noon/2 p.m./4 p.m.
Experience the gripping story - full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph – in Hubble. Journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio. Click here to view trailer.
Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon
Saturday, Sep 11th, 2010
Come swim, bike and run on the Alabama Gulf Coast and stay at Phoenix All Suites Hotel for $99* per night.
1.5k gulf swim / 40k bike / 10k run
also including the Coastal "Tri-It-On" Triathlon
300 yard swim / 10 mile bike / 2 mile run
Orange Beach / Gulf Shores, AL
With two race distances to choose from and relay teams as an option - this event has something for everyone.
Contact a reservations specialists at 800-221-0258 to reserve your room.
*$99 hotel rate for triathlon participants only. Proof of registration must be shown at check in. Subject to availability, restrictions may apply.
Nature Photography In-field WorkshopFriday, Sep 24th, 2010 - Saturday, Sep 25th, 2010
A nature photography workshop for the beginning to intermediate photographer.
The Plantation at D&S Farms provides the perfect backdrop with nearly 400 acres including pitcher plant bogs, vast fern beds, long leaf pines, white cedar trees, a lake, smaller ponds, observation points, and a mile of riverfront acreage.
Cost: $175 (meals included)
Experience: none required
Equipment: Any digital camera
Optional Equipment: Extra batteries and memory cards, laptop, tripod/monopod
Maximum Class Size: 20
Date and Time: Friday, Sept. 24, 2010 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Early bird session at 4:30 p.m. for sunset photos)
Saturday, Sept 25, 2010 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information and reservations, call 251-379-5143 or
Click here.
It's official - Thunder on the Gulf is returning to Orange Beach!
Tuesday, Oct 12th, 2010 - Sunday, Oct 17th, 2010
Returning for another installment of exhilarating racing action, Orange Beach will host the 2010 Thunder on the Gulf World Championships. To keep up with latest news, race over to www.thunderonthegulf.com., where all of the vital details about this anticipated event will be posted as they become available.