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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 Premieres on PBS with Two New Episodes Spotlighting North Alabama and Accessible Adventures
Decatur, Ala. (January 6, 2026) — Travels with Darley returns for Season 13 with epic road trips across the United States, blending culture, history, food and adventure while featuring travel experiences designed for visitors of all abilities. The new season premieres on PBS stations nationwide with two episodes showcasing North Alabama, a region known for its mountains, lakes, caves, music history and scenic road trip routes.
On Alabama Public Television, viewers can watch the newest North Alabama episodes throughout January, along with encore broadcasts of past Alabama adventures.
“Travels with Darley: North Alabama Road Trip” airs Saturday, January 10 at 3 p.m. CT, taking viewers from Huntsville’s rockets, museums and gardens to Muscle Shoals’ legendary recording studios. Along the way, host Darley Newman visits Scottsboro’s Unclaimed Baggage Center, honors the legacy of Jesse Owens at the Jesse Owens Memorial Park and Museum, explores Cathedral Caverns State Park and highlights meaningful outdoor and cultural stops along the route. The North Alabama episodes also introduce viewers to local history keepers and entrepreneurs, from the Scottsboro Boys Museum to a vineyard tasting experience at Will’s Creek Vineyard, where a well-known “wine mascot,” Mr. Mittens, greets guests.
“Travels with Darley: Accessible North Alabama” premieres Saturday, January 17 at 3 p.m. CT, focusing on inclusive travel experiences with Newman and local experts. The episode features Wheel the World, a global leader in accessible travel, and its third-party accessibility verification process while in Decatur, Huntsville’s Paralympic cycling events, accessible dining and attractions, sensory-friendly stops and outdoor experiences at Noccalula Falls and Little River Canyon, along with a visit to Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller in Tuscumbia.
“I’m excited to showcase North Alabama’s beauty coupled with information on how travelers of all abilities can enjoy varied adventures,” said host Darley Newman. “Making travel more accessible is beneficial to us all. Plus, North Alabama was made for road trips with its stunning lakes and scenery, charming small towns and big cities and hidden treasures.”
Click here for more information and to view episode preview videos.
Alabama PBS January Broadcast Schedule
- Saturday, January 10 at 3 p.m. CT — Travels with Darley: North Alabama Road Trip
- Saturday, January 17 at 3 p.m. CT — Travels with Darley: Accessible North Alabama
Primetime Marathon on Alabama PBS
- Thursday, January 29 from 8–10 p.m. CT
- 8:00 p.m. — North Alabama Road Trip
- 8:30 p.m. — Accessible North Alabama
- 9:00 p.m. — Alabama for Foodies Part I
- 9:30 p.m. — Alabama for Foodies Part II
Create TV
- Travels with Darley Season 12 airs on Alabama Public Television’s Create TV channel Tuesdays at 9 a.m., 4 p.m., and 10 p.m. CT, beginning January 13.
Viewers can check local PBS listings for additional airtimes.
“We were thrilled to welcome Travels with Darley to North Alabama last summer and are honored that the region will be featured in two upcoming episodes,” said Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association President/CEO Tami Reist. “From scenic road trips to rich music history, our region offers unforgettable experiences at every turn. We’re especially proud that one episode highlights North Alabama’s commitment to accessible and inclusive travel. These destinations demonstrate that adventure, natural beauty and cultural experiences should be available to those with disabilities.”
For more information on things to see, do and experience in North Alabama, visit www.northalabama.org.
About Travels with Darley
Travels with Darley is a travel and adventure series hosted by Darley Newman that takes audiences to destinations across the U.S. and around the world, blending cultural discovery, local food, history, and outdoor adventure. The series highlights authentic experiences and practical travel tips, including features designed to make travel more accessible and inclusive for all.
About Darley Newman:
Darley Newman is an Emmy Award-nominated television host, writer, and producer celebrated for TRAVELS WITH DARLEY, EQUITREKKING, and LOOK UP. She hosts the TRAVELS WITH DARLEY podcast on iHeart and all major platforms, producing stories from over 35 countries and 36 states. Newman’s accolades include multiple Daytime Emmy nominations, the North American Travel Journalist Award, two Telly Awards, recognition as an Inspiring Woman, and an induction into the Taste Awards Hall of Fame. Her adventures span charging elephants in Botswana, free diving in South Korea, and bungee jumping in China. She will release a book in 2026 on untold stories of the American Revolution. More at Darley-Newman.com.
About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA, the official destination marketing organization for Visit North Alabama, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.9 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
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