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Named for the “blanket of dark soil” that covers a belt line across the state, Alabama’s Black Belt region boasts award-winning hunting and fishing. Hunters and anglers praise the rich […]

Calling All Birders: Explore the Alabama Black Belt this season

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September 27, 2023

When most people think of agriculture in Alabama, they think of cotton or corn…maybe pecans, beans, sweet potatoes, or tomatoes…the typical roadside stand crops. But lavender?!? It turns out lavender, […]

Sweet Grown Alabama: 3 ways to use lavender in your home from a local lavender farmer

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September 15, 2023

Alabama is home to an incredible range of state parks that have something to offer adventurers year-round. Early fall is one of the best times to experience the state’s parks […]

Alabama State Parks Passport: The ultimate guide to Oak Mountain State Park

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September 6, 2023

  Singing River Trail is set to host its first annual Singing River Trail 5k and 10k through 1818 Farms on September 2nd. “The Singing River Trail will be a […]

Singing River Trail’s first annual 5K to take place this weekend at 1818 Farms

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August 28, 2023

The evolution of technology has been responsible for solving a myriad of problems across industries. One of these recent developments comes out of Foley, Alabama through the company SoilKit. According […]

SoilKit: Foley’s tech-focused business changing the landscape of the gardening industry

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August 21, 2023

While the Gulf Coast produces some of the nation’s best oysters, the southern staple is becoming a rare delicacy due to its population decline over the last 70 years. This environmental restoration project will reinvigorate oyster reefs at Cedar Point Beach.

Alabama’s Oyster Revival: Restoring the bounty at Cedar Point Beach

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August 14, 2023

“We are fortunate to live in a state that is blessed with such natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. From the mountains of Northeast Alabama, through the River Region and Black Belt in the center of the state, to the beaches and bays of the Gulf Coast, Alabama has something outdoors for everyone.”

Beauty and Innovation: Sharing Alabama’s greatest asset with the world

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July 27, 2023

Have you ever heard the phrase “life is a movie”? It’s a classic cliché that helps us romanticize our lives and see beauty in the mundane. The phrase is a […]

3 Alabama state parks to visit for that summer movie feeling

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July 20, 2023

Singing River Trail is a 200+ mile greenway initiative that seeks to “strengthen regional bonds, and creates new health and wellness, educational, economic, tourism, and entrepreneurial opportunities for the people […]

Reconnecting and Revitalizing: Singing River Trail brings exciting new opportunities to North Alabama

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July 17, 2023

Jemison Trail is a well-loved trail found in Mountain Brook, Alabama. The city of Mountain Brook has just announced that the trail will be closing on Monday, June 26th to […]

Mountain Brook’s Jemison Trail announces upcoming renovation

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June 23, 2023

Taking place on June 24 & 25, the annual Guntersville Lake HydroFest offers two days of competitive racing as drivers compete for the Southern Cup title. But HydroFest isn’t just […]

Adventure Lovers: Experience a weekend to remember at HydroFest

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June 8, 2023

Through an enormous greenway initiative, the Singing River Trail continues to blaze a path that will eventually connect the towns in North Alabama with over 200 miles of outdoor trail […]

Planting seeds in the “good soil” of the Singing River Trail

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May 21, 2023

Skateboarding has caught the attention of downtown Birmingham and the City of Huntsville; with the public support of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. However, there is still a need for a […]

5 reasons a skate park for Hoover just makes sense

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May 18, 2023

Lying on a luxury queen-sized bed within a tent, one thought comes to my mind: ‘Can I get those cicadas to sing a show tune?’ Such thoughts also brought interior […]

The Northern Alabama glamping experience bringing visitors from all over the state

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April 28, 2023

  Oak Mountain State Park is the largest state park in Alabama and offers over 11,000 acres. Oak Mountain is home to “more than 100 miles of trails, an 18-hole […]

Oak Mountain’s Lunker Lake Trail opens just in time for Alabama’s spring weather

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April 26, 2023

As Earth Day approaches, individuals and organizations across Alabama are gearing up to celebrate the planet and promote sustainable living practices. From electric vehicle expos to recycling events and educational […]

Don’t be a fossil fool… attend one of these Alabama Earth Day events

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April 19, 2023

A single flower can be worth a thousand words. Whether a first date rose or a Mother’s Day bouquet, flowers are a great way to show that you care. No […]

3 fresh ways to give Alabama flowers this Mother’s Day

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April 18, 2023

Corey Cooper ’05 walks to the edge of the roof of his guest house and stares down at the pool below. His wife, Magda Cooper ’05, lounges on an inflatable […]

Two people on paddle boards in water

Ambition, drive and a rock ‘n’ roll vision helped two Auburn graduates build a global outdoor lifestyle brand

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April 5, 2023

  Well-known throughout the country for its fan-favorite football program, The University of Alabama is an increasingly well-loved university in Tuscaloosa, Alabama steeped with history. The campus takes on a […]

The University of Alabama's Presidents Mansion

Springtime Beauty: Exploring the picturesque campus of The University of Alabama

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March 31, 2023

For Kloss, Circles of Colors is a lifelong passion turned accidental business turned everyday blessing. Circles of Colors, a you-pick flower farm in Notasulga, Alabama, sits on an old working farm with barns, silos, and a country store straight from the good ole days. Left behind tractor tires cover the back fields and make the perfect barrier for Kloss’s secret garden.

Circles of Colors is a you-pick flower farm for the community

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March 2, 2023

The Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail in Baldwin County, Alabama, has been chosen as the top recreational trail in the country in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. […]

Alabama’s beloved Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail is chosen as the best in the nation

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March 1, 2023