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Travels with Darley host Darley Newman poses in front of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield

Travels With Darley Season 13 Premieres on PBS with Two Episodes Spotlighting North Alabama

By Karen Beasley on Jan. 06, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tami Reist, President/CEO Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381 EMAIL: tami@northalabama.org Travels With Darley Season 13…

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A smiling lady holds a glass while wine from a bottle is poured into it. Photo credit Abraham Rowe Photography

2026 Florence Wine Fest to Bring Three Days of Tastings and Entertainment

By Karen Beasley on Dec. 15, 2025

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Eagles perched on a tree limb.

Lake Guntersville State Park Celebrates 40 Years of Eagle Awareness with Two Weekends in 2026

By Karen Beasley on Dec. 08, 2025

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Whooping Cranes who have migrated to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.

North Alabama’s Crane Celebration Jan. 9-11

By Karen Beasley on Dec. 05, 2025

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AMLA’s Karen Beasley Named ARHA Tourism Promoter of the Year

By Karen Beasley on Nov. 18, 2025

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A house is all lit up and decorated for the holiday season.

Holiday Tour of Historic Homes Lights Up Decatur Dec. 13

By Karen Beasley on Nov. 18, 2025

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Wonders Within Reach HBG

AMLA Wins Third Place at the First-Ever TravelAbility Film Festival

By Karen Beasley on Nov. 18, 2025

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Apple Cider samples along with rating cards.

Sippin’ on Some Fun During the Annual Sippin’ Cider Festival

By Karen Beasley on Nov. 14, 2025

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Nights of Santa

Experience the Magic of the Holidays at the 12 Nights of Santa

By Karen Beasley on Nov. 14, 2025

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Christmas in the Park

Arab’s Holiday Tradition Lights up the Town Beginning November 28

By Karen Beasley on Nov. 14, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381 EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org…

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