<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Mpgjn_0wJxE8r600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Mpgjn_0wJxE8r600" width="895" height="550" ><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2LS4EL_0wJxE8r600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2LS4EL_0wJxE8r600" width="1536" height="1211" ></figure>Orange Beach, Ala. – (<a href="https://www.obawebsite.com/">OBA</a>) – All the Orange Beach Canoe Trail sites that were damaged by Hurricane Sally are now repaired and open to the public. This reopening marks the culmination of an extensive restoration effort that included rebuilding piers and public access points that sustained significant damage during Hurricane Sally in 2020.The repair contract, valued at $257,835, was awarded to Southern Justice Marine, with 90 percent of the cost reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Southern Justice Marine completed the rebuilding of six piers and conducted fence repairs across ten different locations, including public access piers such as those at Jubilee Point and Washington Avenue. Oversight of the engineering and construction work was provided by Thompson Engineering, ensuring that the project adhered to quality standards.The new piers have been constructed with improved flow-through decking, enhancing resilience against future weather events. Southern Justice Marine was recognized for its cooperation and dedicated effort throughout the project, which has successfully restored full access to Orange Beach’s cherished water trails.The Orange Beach Canoe Trail consists of 12 designated sites spread across the shores of Wolf Bay, Bay La Launch, Arnica Bay, Bayou St. John, and Cotton Bayou. These sites provide prime opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and enjoying the natural beauty of the area. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1njX4g_0wJxE8r600" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1njX4g_0wJxE8r600" width="1920" height="1493" ></figure>Canoe Trail Rules:<ol><li>Canoe trail access points are open during daylight hours only.</li><li>Parking areas are only open to canoe trail users.</li><li>Do not litter. Please keep bottles, cans, and other litter in your vessel until you reach land. No glass containers are permitted at canoe trail sites.</li><li>Do not disturb or harass wildlife.</li><li>Public access points are clearly signed. Please stay on the trail and respect private property.</li><li>Personal flotation devices are required for each occupant of the canoe.</li><li>File a trip plan with someone - include the accesses you intend to use for your put-in and take-out points.</li><li>No motorized watercraft may be launched from these sites.</li></ol></div></body>

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All Canoe Trail Sites in Orange Beach are Now Open

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – All the Orange Beach Canoe Trail sites that were damaged by Hurricane Sally are now repaired and open to the public. This reopening marks the culmination of an extensive restoration effort that included rebuilding piers and public access points that sustained significant damage during Hurricane Sally in 2020.