The AWF’s Shooting Sport Scholarship Fund is opening doors to shooting sports for young Alabamians who might not otherwise have the access or instruction to get started.

Long before Mentone became a beloved mountain getaway, the area was shaped by Native American history, Spanish exploration, Civil War movements, mineral springs and a curious Welsh legend.

A wildlife biologist explains why the state’s growing number of bear sightings is a sign of a healthy, natural dispersal pattern, not cause for concern.

From building homes and railroads to supporting rare wildlife, the longleaf pine remains woven into Alabama’s past and future.

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker vanished decades ago—or did it? Here’s why sightings continue to spark debate across Alabama and the Southeast.

Looking for a way to cool off this summer? These natural swimming spots showcase some of Alabama’s most beautiful places to swim, float, and relax.

The story of Majestic Caverns spans ancient Indigenous culture, Spanish explorers, Civil War soldiers, and Prohibition-era outlaws.

The husband-and-wife team behind Land Revival LLC is working with landowners across Alabama to bring native prairies back to life.

Standing along the waters of Bayou La Batre, it is easy to understand what is at stake. The bay supports oyster farms, commercial fishermen, and countless coastal species. It fuels local businesses and shapes a way of life that has existed for generations. Just upstream, rivers and creeks carry water from across Alabama before eventually […]

For one day this month, anyone can enjoy one of Alabama’s favorite outdoor pastimes without purchasing a fishing license.

The sixth annual Black Belt Birding Festival will return to Alabama’s Black Belt region July 31 through Aug. 2, bringing together birding, ecotourism, local history, and civil rights heritage across multiple counties in west and central Alabama.

An afternoon of local food, line dancing, community gathering, and fundraising among the crops is returning to downtown Birmingham this weekend as Jones Valley Teaching Farm hosts its second annual Gather fundraiser on Saturday, May 30th.

TJ Johnson’s 652-mile kayak journey down the Tennessee River revealed how the waterway connected communities across four states, reshaping his understanding of the river, its landscapes, and the people who call it home.

A childhood fascination with an Eastern Bluebird led Samford freshman Mason Currier to break Alabama’s single-year birding record while discovering a deeper sense of purpose in conservation, community, and the natural world.

Alabama’s native grasslands and prairies once stretched across large portions of the state, creating one of the Southeast’s most biologically rich ecosystems. Today, however, only a fraction of those landscapes remain.

What began as a roadside bait shop along Highway 431 grew into a landmark woven into Alabama fishing history.

Through local ingredients and longstanding relationships, Chef David Bancroft celebrates the communities shaping Alabama’s foodways.

With her newest cookbook The Flavor of Fire, Clark returns to something foundational: cooking outdoors over an open flame and the gatherings that naturally form around it.

Alabama, with its rolling Appalachian foothills, deep canyons, ancient forests, and Gulf Coast wetlands, is a walker’s paradise. The Yellowhammer State features hundreds of miles of trails across its state parks and national preserves, ranging from gentle paved loops to rugged backcountry routes. These paths offer something for everyone, no matter your age or fitness […]

Alabama Power’s Renew Our Rivers program is once again bringing communities together to protect and restore the state’s waterways, marking its 27th year of cleanup efforts across Alabama.

The Nature Conservancy and Bank Independent are teaming up to support long-term restoration efforts in one of North Alabama’s most ecologically important waterways.