One of the most underrated aspects of Alabama is the state’s remarkable capacity for ecotourism. Ranking fourth in the nation for biodiversity — and first among states east of the […]

You might already know Vecchia Pizzeria & Mercato, a staple in Hoover since opening in 2014 — the kind of place that smells like warm dough and simmering sauce as […]

Alabama is a state full of surprises, offering something for everyone — from colorful Mardi Gras parades along the Gulf Coast to quiet stretches of protected land for hiking, fishing, […]

Dr. Maggie Crosland, the Birmingham Museum of Art’s Curator of European Art, guides me through the museum’s newest exhibit with a sense of curiosity and warmth; it’s clear that she […]

When the Super Bowl kicks off this weekend, Alabama won’t just have fans watching — it will have its footprint on the field. From college programs across the state to […]

This February, The Pizitz Food Hall is giving Birmingham plenty of reasons to step away from the desk and rediscover lunch downtown. With crave-worthy featured menu items from its diverse […]

This past summer, I experienced a treat I didn’t expect would happen again in my lifetime. A covey of bobwhite quail made their summer home in the acreage around our […]

Cold weather pairs with warm food—it’s a natural law, right up there with gravity and inertia. Short days and chilly nights call for places that offer more than a meal: […]

There are places in North Alabama that do not just sit in the past–they carry it with them. You walk through the door and the pace changes. The light feels […]

Walking into Ben’s Bread feels like settling into a grandmother’s kitchen: it radiates cozy. Some customers chat with each other as they eat sourdough croissants on lush couches by a […]

After seeing the small outdoor “Mice on Main” animal sculptures displayed in downtown Greenville, SC, Lucy Orr, a junior in high school at the time, wanted a similar attraction for […]

For 40 years, the Alabama Shakespeare Festival has stood as one of the South’s most enduring cultural institutions—a place where language, imagination, and community converge in Montgomery, the state’s capital. […]

Given that the town of Tuscaloosa predates the statehood of Alabama, the city’s seen some things—and so have its buildings. Among them, the historic Drish House stands as a remarkable […]

While I have plenty of family from The Gulf Coast who I’ve enjoyed a basket of crab claws with, I’m hesitant to admit that I never tried West Indies Salad […]

“There’s so much to do!” Emma Gilbert responds when I ask how the new year is going for her–and that, she believes, is a good problem to have. Gilbert has […]

Tucked away in the charming city of Cullman, Alabama, lies a site that inspires awe in visitors from near and far: the Ave Maria Grotto. This peaceful and artistic destination […]

In this memoir, Alicia Varnedoe traces her journey back to the woods of her childhood, where family backpacking trips in the Sipsey Wilderness became an early education in resilience—and a […]

Need a getaway for just the two of you? How about a rustic, romantic weekend in North Alabama? There are many lakeside cabins, mountaintop chalets, and bluff-top rooms all across […]

When The Noble South opened its doors in downtown Mobile in May of 2014, chef Chris Rainosek wasn’t chasing awards or accolades. He was chasing relationships with trusted farmers, quality […]

A new chapter in Alabama’s outdoor story is unfolding in the heart of the Black Belt. The new Blankenship Event Center was unveiled with an unexpected honor during a ribbon-cutting […]

For many Alabamians, New Year’s Eve is less about countdowns and more about a memorable meal. Across the state, chefs are marking the end of 2025 with thoughtfully crafted prix […]