Little River Canyon National Preserve

And Coastal Route 182 hugs the Gulf shoreline between Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, delivering ocean views for practically the entire drive.

Little River Canyon National Preserve carves through the mountains of northeast Alabama, offering waterfalls and swimming holes most visitors never expect to find in the Deep South.

DeSoto Falls plunges dramatically into a forested gorge nearby.

A genuinely rewarding short hike from the parking area to the overlook.