Dauphin Island, AL: Another beautiful day, but chilly. Decided to take the ferry over to Fort Morgan—which is across Mobile Bay. Fort Gaines is at the tip of Dauphin Island (walking distance from our campground) and Fort Morgan is at the tip of the peninsula across the bay. They protected the entrance to Mobile Bay during the Civil War. Fort Morgan construction started in 1816 and finished in 1834. It was in use off and on through World War II. After touring the fort we drove down the peninsula to Gulf Shores. A big, touristy area on the beach. Had an early dinner at the Pink Pony Pub right on the beach. Sat outside on the deck. Headed back to catch the 5:45 ferry back to Dauphin Island. The trip over on the ferry was great. We had a bunch of dolphins accompanying us. They looked like they were having such a good time—totally jumping out of the water, playing in the waves made by the ferry. I’ve never seen them do that before with their whole bodies.