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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

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Hidden Gems in Gulf Shores: Discover Beyond the Beach

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Hidden Gems in Gulf Shores: Discover Beyond the Beach

Gulf Shores is famous for its sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters, but there’s a whole other world of adventure beyond the coast. Skip the usual tourist spots and dive right into some lesser-known activities, unique accommodations, and incredible local dining options. Between biking on scenic trails, listening to live music, and kayaking in calm waters (we have lakes too!), Gulf Shores offers hidden gems for travelers looking to explore off the beaten path and who want less sand in their luggage. 

Stay Somewhere Unique

The Cabins at Gulf State Park

For families and nature lovers, the cabins tucked along Lake Shelby offer a modern yet cozy escape. These two-bedroom cabins provide the perfect setting for outdoor adventure with easy access to trails, kayaking, and fishing piers. Not to mention, three of the cabins are fully ADA accessible.

Eagle Cottages at Gulf State Park

For those seeking a tranquil getaway, the three-bedroom Eagle Cottages offer the same waterfront accommodation and stunning views as the beach, with a peaceful, more private atmosphere. Enjoy direct access to nature while relaxing in your screened porch or fully equipped firepit.

Other Off-the-Path Places to Stay in Gulf Shores

  • The Learning Campus Bunkhouse: Perfect for larger educational groups, faith-based retreats, or corporate gatherings, The Learning Campus offers comfortable quarters to plan, relax, and stay right in the heart of Gulf State Park.
  • Gulf State Park Campground: If you prefer to camp among the natural surroundings of our wonderful Alabama ecosystem, the Gulf State Park Campground has 8 primitive campsites, and 496 full-hookup sites for RVs.

Dine Like a Local

There is nothing worse than having to wait hours for a table because you had the same idea as hundreds of other vacationers. And let’s face it—locals tend to know where the best places to eat are anyways. Step away from the usual tourist restaurants and discover local flavors when you dine at these hidden gems! 

Woodside Restaurant at Gulf State Park

Woodside is a must-visit for fresh, Southern-inspired dishes—not to mention, it’s a local secret with more than just food to offer. Enjoy stacked sandwiches, hearty salads, and a full classic breakfast, all while relaxing outdoors with lawn games, fire pits, and a weekly rotation of live local music.

The Sloop

This hidden favorite is a local watering hole known for its creative cheesesteaks and coastal charm. The Sloop is a small place, they can only handle seating of 8 or less at a table during peak hours. It is filled with homemade items and memorabilia from the partner’s Philidelphia influenced past. It’s a great spot to grab a drink, watch a game, and bring home dinner!

Other Local Restaurants in Gulf Shores

  • Sea-N-Suds: A casual beachfront spot serving up some of the best gumbo along the Gulf. It does tend to get crowded, so keep that in mind if you plan to visit.
  • Fish River Grill: This lowkey joint is the definition of burger bar. It’s a local favorite serving up fried seafood, cocktails, and their famous “Swamp Soup”.

Explore Beyond the Beach

Believe it or not, the beach isn’t the only place where you can have fun in Gulf Shores. If you are an animal lover, enjoy biking or hiking, or simply want to learn more about your surroundings, there are plenty of exciting things to do that aren’t by the salty water. Discover the natural beauty of our nine ecosystems with these outdoor activities.

Adventure in Gulf State Park

Gulf Shores is home to something that other beaches don’t have: a wonderful State Park. Gulf State Park is packed with miles of hiking and biking trails, piers to cast off and freshwater fish in Lake Shelby, and plenty of opportunities to spot local wildlife such as American alligators, turtles, and many species of birds. Take a kayak tour, rent a paddleboard or segway, there’s truly so much to do at Gulf State Park.

The Learning Campus at Gulf State Park

Within Gulf State Park is another hidden attraction called The Learning Campus—with a mission to expand knowledge of Alabama’s natural habitat to preserve, develop, and protect. Take part in interactive guided tours and nature walks, sustainability workshops, and a whole schedule of family-friendly activities and seminars. Check out all of the engaging programs designed to educate and entertain visitors of all ages.

Other Hidden Activates in Gulf Shores

  • Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail: Grab a bike or take a stroll down eight different scenic pathways through diverse Alabama landscapes.
  • Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge: Meaning “safe harbor” this refuge is some of the last undisturbed coastal habitat along the Gulf Coast.
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