GUNTERSVILLE — When a trio of judges ambled into Crawmama’s last week, they inhaled the sharp spice of freshly boiled seafood and were warmly welcomed by firecracker owner Charlotte Webb. […]

DECATUR — As communications director for Decatur Morgan County Tourism, Emma Martin’s job is to get the word out about everything that makes Decatur and its surrounding communities worth the […]

HUNTSVILLE – It was a title so nice, they won it twice. For the second straight year, Huntsville International Airport is the choice of readers of Newsweek magazine and newsweek.com […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville International Airport (HSV) has been nominated for Best Small Airport by Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards yet again.  The Readers’ Choice Awards included HSV among 16 contenders for […]

HUNTSVILLE – Holiday travel season traffic has started with a prediction of 30 million passengers flying for Thanksgiving festivities. That number is from the Transportation Safety Administration which began counting […]

DECATUR – The top executives of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association were among several North Alabamians to be recognized by the Alabama Tourism Department. AMLA President/CEO Tami Reist was […]

HUNTSVILLE – Determined to float your boat, the elegant new American Serenade riverboat concluded its 8-day maiden voyage down the Tennessee River from Chattanooga to Nashville last week, featuring Florence […]

HUNTSVILLE — Tuesday’s weather offered the perfect backdrop for a groundbreaking event on a long-awaited hotel project in downtown Huntsville. Located neatly beside Big Spring Park and across the street […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s stalwart growth and regional economic success, booming job market, and wavering affordability when it comes to housing is somewhat of a mystery to people from the outside […]

Rising above the clouds, it earned the name, “Island in the Sky.” The Creek Nation labeled it “Chaha,” meaning “high place” in the Muskogee language. At 2,407 feet above sea […]

GUNTERSVILLE — For cozy weekend getaway accommodations or a boutique-style all-in-one wedding venue, the new ReTreet resort just might check all the boxes.  ReTreet, owned by Troy and Patti Hopkins, […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Bringing a four-legged family member along for a fun adventure is always a good idea. And, there are plenty of places in North Alabama that offer dog-friendly areas […]

Searching for the best way to experience beautiful Lake Guntersville this summer? Set sail on “Sweet Afton,” a 60-foot dining excursion boat that offers fun, adventure and the best views […]

TUSCUMBIA — An outdoor drama depicting the life of America’s first lady of courage attracts thousands of visitors to Tuscumbia every year. Playwright William Gibson’s epic drama, “The Miracle Worker,” […]

HUNTSVILLE – The estimated economic impact of visitors to Madison County exceeded $1.7 billion, according to the Alabama Tourism Department. The number, a 42% increase over pandemic-impacted 2020, is based […]

GUNTERSVILLE — School’s out for summer and the only goals you want to reach the next few months are working on your tan and actually making it through an entire […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Spring has sprung, and there’s no better place to enjoy the sunshine in North Alabama than at the new City Harbor at Lake Guntersville.  While some of the […]

Few things scream summer like enjoying a good meal and a refreshing beverage by the water. In North Alabama, the options are endless for casual lakeside dining. Start unwinding a […]

In a sign that the hospitality industry is recovering nicely in North Alabama, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired a new full-time administrative assistant. Julian Burley, an […]

Text and photographs by Scott Baker We called him “Deddy” – not Dad nor any other name. Perhaps in other regions, one would pronounce it ‘Daddy’ but not in rural […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has created a new podcast all about north Alabama. The Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama podcast spotlights everything that makes the Mountain Lakes region […]