Pumpkin patches, football games, crisp air, colorful leaves! Throw in some spectacular seasonal events throughout the state, and you’ve got the best autumn ever. Joy to Life Walk of Life for Breast Cancer Montgomery, Oct 21 Join the Joy to Life Foundation for our annual Walk of Life 5K & Riverfront Celebration in downtown Montgomery. … Read More
Looking for ways to enjoy the beauty and bounty of the spring season that’ll be fun for the entire family? Check out some of our favorite fresh-air Alabama destinations and one spot that’s right next door. (pictured above: Lookout Mountain in DeSoto State Park. Photography provided by DCNR) Hidden Treat Buck’s Pocket State Park is … Read More
Alabama has abundant natural beauty, and all over the state, new paved trail systems are inviting people to get outside for a walk, run or bike ride and take full advantage of our outdoor assets. In North Alabama, the Singing River Trail is currently in progress and will be the area’s longest trail/greenway, connecting Limestone, … Read More
Alabama is a state rife with rivers. Our vast collection of rivers, creeks, streams, bayous and lakes contributes to our economy, is foundational to our cultural heritage and creates a valuable recreational resource. Anniston jeweler Fred Couch already knew and loved the state’s rivers; the avid paddler had spent plenty of time traversing them. But … Read More
On your mark, get set, let go. A getaway to Alabama’s beaches is always an escape, but a visit to Gulf State Park takes you even farther from the hectic hustle and bustle of our modern lives by offering healthy doses of fresh ocean air and some vitamin “sea.” This swath of calm and quiet … Read More
Summer’s here, and it’s time to visit Alabama’s coast. So head on down, and when you get there, don’t forget to dig your toes out of the sugar-white sand and dig into the dishes at these spots known for serving some of the beach’s best bites. Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina: At this bastion of upscale coastal cuisine adjacent … Read More
Long before Crimson Tide fans tailgated in Tuscaloosa, another band of fervent fans gathered nearby for sporting games of their own. They came to what archaeologists consider one of the largest prehistoric settlements in North America, located just minutes outside Tuscaloosa’s city limits. The settlement included living quarters, work sites, ceremonial buildings, agricultural grounds and at … Read More
Looking for a fun way to spend a day? Head up to the northernmost part of our state to find three completely different but equally entertaining (and educational!) things to do, plus two delish restaurant options to fuel up or wind down. SEE & DO: U.S. Space & Rocket Center The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is … Read More
Southerners searching for inspiration need look no further than the charming north Alabama town of Tuscumbia, site of Helen Keller’s birthplace and host of the annual celebration that honors her amazing life. Born in 1880 at a small clapboard house that still stands in Tuscumbia today, Helen Keller suffered a severe illness shortly after birth … Read More
We asked Chad Emerson, the executive director of Downtown Huntsville, what got the Rocket City’s downtown revitalization ramped up and how he and others are helping it grow leaps and bounds by building on its past and furthering its hope for the future. What initiated your interest in downtown revitalization? Chad: Downtown Huntsville has an amazing … Read More