It was EXACTLY folks like you I was refering to HD
We're all in the same boat so to speak (i.e. NO pier)
One close buddy of mine vacationed and later sojorned to Gulf Shores twice a year just to enjoy the spring and fall mackeral fishing from the pier.
They have not been back since 2004
I just do not understand some of the mentalities that make plans in Montgomery

WOOO HOOO the Gulf State Park pier is OPEN!

Gulf State Park Pier 6am Tuesday July 21, 2009