This Letterbox Hybrid IS NOT located at the posted coordinates! Read to the bottom for directions.
Orange Beach is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama. As of the 2020 Census, the population was just over 8,000.
The City of Orange Beach was incorporated on August 1, 1984.
Orange Beach is located along the Gulf of Mexico, and is the easternmost community on Alabama's Gulf Coast, with Florida's Perdido Key bordering it to the east. The city of Gulf Shores is to the west.
Orange Beach has a humid subtropical climate, with long, hot summers, and mild and sunny winters. With bright sunny summers and warm winters, Alabama Gulf Coast weather offers year-round opportunities for beach-going, fishing, and golfing. Winters are generally mild and residents can enjoy outside activities the majority of the time. Daily highs in winter are close to 60 °F and nighttime lows are near 40 °F. Summers are hot, which makes for great beach weather and the sea breeze provides relief from the heat as well as humidity. Daytime highs in summer are near 90 °F and evening lows near 78 °F. While the area enjoys a strong "snowbird" season from December to April, many locals say that May/June and October/November are the best months. Ocean surf temperatures are quite warm from May through November, often well into the low 80s.
As a result of being located on the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Orange Beach is vulnerable to tropical cyclones. In September 1979, Hurricane Frederic caused massive destruction, leveling most of the town. On September 16, 2004, Hurricane Ivan made landfall in nearby Gulf Shores, causing extensive wind and flooding damage. In August 2005, while the city was still cleaning up from Ivan, Hurricane Katrina caused extensive damage and flooding. The area was then struck again on September 16, 2020 when Hurricane Sally made landfall on the 16 year anniversary of Ivan, causing extensive damage and widespread flooding.
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Go to the posted coordinates for the first stage, and there you will find the directions for finding the Letterbox Hybrid you seek. While the 1st stage can be found anytime, the final can only be accessed between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.