Scenic Outdoors

BY LAURA MCGILL

From dog-friendly lodging and laid back restaurants to Gulf Coast beaches and plenty-of-room-to- roam state parks, these stops welcome your favorite canine.

Gulf Coast Beaches

Dauphin Island’s public strands and Fort Morgan’s bayside beach allow leashed dogs to run on the sands and frolic in the waves. Just be sure to pick up any waste. Most Alabama beaches do not allow dogs; Dauphin Island’s public beach is an exception. Leashed dogs are allowed.

Remy’s Dog Park

These six acres of dog-dedicated space inside Birmingham’s Red Mountain Park include a special-needs area for dogs that are physically challenged, elderly, injured or simply shy.

Back Forty Beer Co.

This Gadsden brewery earns nods for its beer, but also for its puppy love. Dogs are welcome on the front porch, where they have access to water and mini pools. Also, the first Tuesday of the month is Yappy Hour.

Pirates Cove

New state legislation enables restaurants to allow...