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The Singing River Trail (SRT) is marking several milestones across North Alabama this October, including trail development, community planning, new signage and the launch of an AI trail guide. Since […]

After nearly two decades of planning, work and partnerships, Mill Creek Nature Preserve is set to open to the public Friday. The City of Madison, Land Trust of North Alabama […]

Ten years ago, the Tennessee RiverLine began as a student idea at the University of Tennessee and five years ago, the initiative officially launched with its RiverTowns Program. Today, that […]

Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest now open for 2027 entries

A great blue heron photographed in Madison gave Christopher Baker first place in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Baker also took third in the same […]

Thirty-two elite paddlers from around the world will descend on Northeast Alabama this fall for a 650-mile journey that will take them from Weiss Lake to the Gulf of Mexico. […]

For decades, economic development in North Alabama has been measured solely in new industry announcements, major development, and job creations. This year alone, Alabama saw record-breaking economic development numbers with […]

More visitors will be able to explore the trails and natural areas at Lake Guntersville State Park with the addition of a new all-terrain mobility vehicle. The Alabama Mountain Lakes […]

Kayak? 5K? Do both at the 2026 Ditto Dash

If your ideal Saturday includes both a paddle on the Tennessee River and a run along the greenway, the 2026 Ditto Dash has you covered. Registration is now open for […]

Huntsville residents now have access to a continuous 14.7-mile greenway loop in South Huntsville following the completion of the newest section of the Tennessee River Greenway. Mayor Tommy Battle joined […]

As it marks a decade of operations in Huntsville, Polaris is investing in the future of outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship across North Alabama through a new grant program administered […]

Alabama State Parks has launched a new statewide habitat restoration initiative aimed at combating invasive species, restoring native landscapes and improving wildlife habitat across its park system. The initiative, known […]

Alabamians and visitors will be able to fish without a license in most public waters across the state on Saturday, June 13, as part of Alabama’s annual Free Fishing Day. […]

Singing River Trail has announced the hiring of Scott Graham as its new Trail Development Project Manager as the regional trail initiative moves into a new phase focused on implementation […]

Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging veterans and active-duty military members to take advantage of Alabama’s outdoor recreation opportunities ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the summer travel season, highlighting free […]

The Land Trust of North Alabama, the City of Huntsville and the Alabama Trails Foundation are partnering to spotlight one of the city’s most popular hiking destinations as part of a […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has launched a new digital golf challenge aimed at encouraging golfers to explore courses across North Alabama while earning prizes along the way. The […]

A federal restructuring of the U.S. Forest Service will result in the closure of a research and development facility in Huntsville, with agency operations in Alabama shifting to a new […]

A decades-old hiking route on Monte Sano is set for a revival, as local partners prepare to mark the completion of Huntsville’s Spacewalk Trail 3.0 with a public ceremony next […]

Officials in Orange Beach have temporarily closed a small section of Alabama Point East beach near the Perdido Pass Bridge as spring break crowds begin arriving along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. […]

Fresh upgrades are elevating the guest experience at Monte Sano State Park, where all 14 iconic bluff-side cabins have been beautifully renovated. Originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation […]

A fishing trip on Lake Guntersville turned into a heavyweight story when angler Forrest Winters landed a massive 84-pound blue catfish while fishing with SouthernCats Guide Service — a catch […]

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Three long-planned road and bridge projects in Northeast Alabama are moving into the bidding phase, marking another step forward under the state’s Rebuild Alabama infrastructure initiative, according to an announcement […]

MONTGOMERY – Kick off 2026 with fresh air and a sense of adventure while enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama […]

DECATUR – Thousands of Sandhill Cranes along with several pairs of Whooping Cranes spend the winter each year at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. In celebration of the winter migration of […]

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