Eagle Awareness Weekends

The bald eagle is America’s national symbol and is quite majestic when seen out in the wild! This is why Lake Guntersville State Park hosts the annual Eagle Awareness Weekends, so that wildlife enthusiasts can have a chance to learn more about the magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The…

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Festival of the Cranes

More than 14,000 Sandhill Cranes along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, and to celebrate the winter migration of these long-legged and long-necked birds, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge hosts the Festival of the Cranes. Over the…

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Christmas Tree Trails in North Alabama

One Christmas tree is beautiful with all it's bright, twinkling lights and colorful ornaments, but a whole trail of Christmas trees is downright magical! Check out the best Christmas Tree Trails in North Alabama. Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park The Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Park in Huntsville…

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Ice Skating in North Alabama

Grab your friends and go ice skating at one of North Alabama's unique ice skating destinations! Skating in the Park at Huntsville Museum of Art Skating in the Park at the Huntsville Museum of Art is a fun way to get some exercise, have fun, and be outdoors! Skating in the Park is from November 18…

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North Alabama Gifts for Kids that Aren’t Toys

Most kids have a lot of toys and then receive a lot more toys for Christmas. If a family has two or more kids, these toys can really add up quickly. And typically, many kids lose interest in their new toys after a couple of weeks, sending them to the toy box never to be played with again until it’s…

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Made in North Alabama Christmas Gifts

As friends and family select the perfect gifts, they imagine the look of excitement on loved ones' faces when the package is opened. North Alabama is home to many unique attractions, and when it comes to finding that perfect unique Christmas gift, look no further than north Alabama for one-of-a-kind…

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Holiday Events in North Alabama

Twinkling lights, Christmas trees, Santa...the holiday season is officially ON! There are so many fun events all over north Alabama to celebrate Christmas and the holidays, so check out these events and add them to your must-do list this holiday season! Galaxy of Lights The Galaxy of Lights at…

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Haunted North Alabama

There are so many reasons to love October: cooler weather, leaves changing, and all things haunted. Check out these cool - and maybe a little bit scary - haunted events all over north Alabama. Athens Haunt Walks In celebration of Halloween, Athens-Limestone County Tourism is offering haunted…

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North Alabama Fall Color Trail

There’s a saying that says fall is a southerner’s gift for surviving summer. If that is indeed true, North Alabama’s fall gift is gorgeous, vibrant fall foliage, and north Alabama has many breathtaking spots to see some colorful scenery. Peak time for fall color in north Alabama is anywhere from the second week in October to the first week in November, so make your plans to see all the reds…

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