family spring break

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is kicking off its fourth annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and their families prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and the upcoming graduation season.

Spring break season in Alabama and across the country runs through the end of April, but beaches in the Yellowhammer State won’t get a break in business until around the fall. This is because the spring vacation period is considered the start of the summer tourism season for Alabama Gulf Coast.

Gas prices aren’t stopping spring breakers in Alabama and across the nation from going to their destinations. AAA reports the average expense for a gallon of regular gas in Alabama is around $3. The national average price is about 30 cents higher.

Spring break is signaling the start of the summer tourism season along the Alabama Gulf Coast. City leaders are reminding locals and vacationers to keep the beaches clean and respect wildlife.

An influx of Alabama locals and out-of-state visitors are headed to the beaches and coastal areas of the Yellowhammer State. AAA Alabama stresses the importance of not driving while distracted. This includes avoiding talking or texting while driving, as well as eating and drinking while in the driver’s seat.

Gulf Shores is banning alcohol during spring break for the eighth year in a row. City leaders said the ban hasn’t caused tourism in the city to take a hit, but instead, has helped bring in business.

In this week’s Keepin' It Real commentary, Cam Marston relives his family spring break and what he and his wife did this time to change things up a bit...…