Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — One of America's most famous legal scholars was recently in Gulf Shores. After Jonathan Turley's speaking engagement at the Lodge at Gulf State Park, he explored from Magnolia Springs to the Flora-Bama and even discovered something called the Bushwacker. He wrote about his adventure to his millions of followers on social media.

Jonathan Turley is an American attorney, legal scholar, writer, commentator, and legal analyst in broadcast and print journalism. A professor at George Washington University Law School, he has testified in United States congressional proceedings about constitutional and statutory issues. He regularly appears on Fox News and other outlets as an advisor on the Constitution and other legal matters.

During this speaking engagement, Turley mentioned his new book: Free Speech in an Age of Rage. A fitting book for recent Orange Beach Council members and residents. The book highlights that the First Amendment remains the single greatest constitutional commitment to the right of free expression in history.

After the meeting, Jonathan Turley explored the local surroundings with his wife and posted the following recap to his social media followers:

Exploring the Gorgeous Gulf Shores

I just returned from speaking about Rage and the Republic at the Gulf Shores in Alabama. This was a return trip to the area just across the border from Florida. I was able to show my wife some of my favorite haunts as well as explore some new spots. I wanted to share some photos and experiences as part of our travel blog and encourage readers to consider coming to this spectacular place. I was also able to witness one of the most extraordinary moments in outdoor sports, but more of that later.

I again stayed at the Lodge at the Gulf Shores, which is a wonderful hotel built across from the Gulf Shores Park with money from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, which devastated the area. It was the first hotel to receive a “Cat 5” designation, built to withstand a direct hit from a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph.

It is a great spot right on the beach and near the pier. You will never find a friendlier or more eager staff. They are all very proud of this unique hotel that is designed to not only withstand hurricanes but to minimize the impact on the area.

Leslie and I walked around the park, which has a mix of marshland and beach terrain. You can hike, as we did, or bike.

The white sand beaches are lovely and there is a pier that was rebuilt after my prior visits. At the time, a section of the pier had been destroyed by a hurricane. The pier is teeming with fishermen and it is fun to talk to them about their catches.