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Historic Blakeley State Park
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While it contains numerous sites of historic
significance, including the primary battlefield,
Historic Blakeley State Park is an Alabama
wonder in its own right.
Nestled along the eastern shore of the Mobile-
Tensaw Delta and within sight of the tall buildings
of Mobile, the park features more than 10.5 miles
of trails for walking, bicycling and horseback
riding. There are picnic areas, primitive campsites
and an observation kiosk for birders. In fact,
Historic Blakeley is one of the key sites on the
Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.
One of the most popular features of the park is the
riverfront itself, where a quarter-mile boardwalk
leads along the water providing access to
spectacular views and two obvservation/fishing
decks on the Tensaw River.
The park also offers tours of the Mobile-Tensaw
Delta, which has been named one of Alabama's
Ten Natural Wonders, aboard the Delta Explorer.
The Explorer is a covered eco-tour boat that
provides an "up close and personal" way to tour
the Delta, which is home to Alabama's largest
population of bald eagles, black bears, alligators
and other noteworthy species. The cost is $20 for
adults and $10 for children 6-12. Children under 6
can ride for free. Reservations are required.
For more information on the Delta Explorer or to
make a reservation for a two-hour tour, please
contact the office at (251) 626-0978. One note:
Credit cards are not accepted.
Here are directions for reaching the park:
From Interstate 10, exit north on U.S. 98 to
Spanish Fort, Alabama. Turn right on Highway 31
and then almost immediately left on Highway 225.
The park entrance is 4.5 miles ahead on the left.
From Interstate 65, exit south on Highway 25 and
drive 15 miles to the park entrance on the right.
The park website is: www.blakeleypark.org
significance, including the primary battlefield,
Historic Blakeley State Park is an Alabama
wonder in its own right.
Nestled along the eastern shore of the Mobile-
Tensaw Delta and within sight of the tall buildings
of Mobile, the park features more than 10.5 miles
of trails for walking, bicycling and horseback
riding. There are picnic areas, primitive campsites
and an observation kiosk for birders. In fact,
Historic Blakeley is one of the key sites on the
Alabama Coastal Birding Trail.
One of the most popular features of the park is the
riverfront itself, where a quarter-mile boardwalk
leads along the water providing access to
spectacular views and two obvservation/fishing
decks on the Tensaw River.
The park also offers tours of the Mobile-Tensaw
Delta, which has been named one of Alabama's
Ten Natural Wonders, aboard the Delta Explorer.
The Explorer is a covered eco-tour boat that
provides an "up close and personal" way to tour
the Delta, which is home to Alabama's largest
population of bald eagles, black bears, alligators
and other noteworthy species. The cost is $20 for
adults and $10 for children 6-12. Children under 6
can ride for free. Reservations are required.
For more information on the Delta Explorer or to
make a reservation for a two-hour tour, please
contact the office at (251) 626-0978. One note:
Credit cards are not accepted.
Here are directions for reaching the park:
From Interstate 10, exit north on U.S. 98 to
Spanish Fort, Alabama. Turn right on Highway 31
and then almost immediately left on Highway 225.
The park entrance is 4.5 miles ahead on the left.
From Interstate 65, exit south on Highway 25 and
drive 15 miles to the park entrance on the right.
The park website is: www.blakeleypark.org
Historic Blakeley State Park
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