There are places you drive past a hundred times before you really understand what you are looking at. For a lot of North Alabamians, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is one of those places. You catch a glimpse from the highway, maybe slow down once or twice in December when the fields are full of…
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April means spring is here and trees are blooming and the weather is warming up, which makes it a perfect month for guided walking tours all over north Alabama. Check out the list of walking tours and go explore and learn more about the history of several towns in north Alabama. Tours are free to…
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Check out these fun April festivals in North Alabama! Bloomin' Festival The 42nd Annual Bloomin’ Festival returns April 18-19 at St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School in Cullman. This beloved outdoor event features more than 150 artists and craftsmen from across the Southeast showcasing handmade…
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Wildflowers are springing upall over the parks in North Alabama! Bright, vibrant flowers not seen in anyone’s garden spot the trails and provide for a beautiful hike. Wild azaleas, violets, irises, geraniums, blackberry blooms, Quaker ladies, mountain honeysuckles, daisies, etc. are blooming all over. Here are some of the best places to hike to find these colorful beauties…
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Some places do not need much to make an impression. They do not rely on flashy entrances or over-the-top production. They just have a presence. A feeling. You pull up, step inside, and immediately know you are standing somewhere that matters. That is exactly what it feels like at Muscle Shoals Sound…
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If you are the kind of traveler - or local - who plans your day around golden hour, North Alabama is calling your name. From mountaintop overlooks and canyon rims to peaceful riverbanks and lakeside trails, this part of the state knows how to put on a sunset show. Whether you’re road-tripping…
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Spring break is the perfect time to get outside, explore somewhere new, and make a few unforgettable memories, and you don’t have to travel far to do it. Across the 16 counties of North Alabama, you’ll find waterfalls rushing after winter rains, scenic hiking trails waking up with spring…
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