WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories

WEAR ABC 3 :: Top Stories: "GULF SHORES, AL - Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start of the summer tourism season.

But is the tough economy putting a damper on people's plans to hit the beach?

Channel Three's Jake Peterson joins us live from the shores of Baldwin County.

Jake, do they expect more visitors over last year.

Just like the surf is picking up me behind me so are the reservations at local hotels and condo's."