Our Readers Share: Steve Watson – Spring Break Gulf Shores bound

Steve Watson writes,
“This came to me while at Gulf Shores. 

Spring Break Gulf Shores bound
Escape Wisconsin winter 
Beach sand burn and peel

It started in the early 60’s with a few families from Whitewater going to Gulf Shores during Spring Break. The migration hasn’t stopped for the last 60 plus years. Whitewater families continue the Spring migration south for the white sand beaches and to get away from Wisconsin winter. I know many of you have fond memories of your time spent in Gulf Shores, Alabama. I know my family does. 

Here’s photos from 2023.”

Photo courtesy of Rachel Watson
Courtesy of Steve Watson
Courtesy of Steve Watson
Courtesy of Steve Watson
Courtesy of Steve Watson
Courtesy of Steve Watson

Our thanks to Rachel Watson and Steve Watson for sharing these beautiful photos.

— Our Readers Share: We hope that you might have something that you’d be willing to share.  Anything that’s been created by someone else should, of course, be credited, and you should ask their permission if you’re able. We cannot post copyrighted material without permission. We can’t guarantee that we’ll have space for all submissions, and contributions will be subject to editorial board approval. The one definite exclusion is anything politically oriented. We will assume that you’re willing for us to include your name as the submitter unless you indicate that you prefer to remain anonymous. Send to whitewaterbanner@gmail.com or click on “submit a story” near the top right of our homepage.  Thanks for thinking about this!

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