Fort Morgan Trail Expands with New Paved Path | Mobile News

They just opened a brand-new 4-mile paved stretch of the Fort Morgan Trail in Alabama, funded by $5.6 million from the federal RESTORE Act—created after the oil spill to rebuild communities and ecosystems. The new section, extending west from Plantation Boulevard, features 12 bridges over wetlands and a fresh restroom facility, making it perfect for hiking or biking without worrying about nature’s surprises. State parks held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with Commissioner Chris Blankenship praising the trail as part of Alabama’s bigger push to connect people with outdoor beauty—calling the Fort Morgan Peninsula one of the state’s most stunning spots. And this isn’t the end: officials say more expansion is on the way, turning this trail into a major gateway to coastal recreation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec0f1fcc906bf9bb