Outdoors — Page 2

MADISON — To celebrate Madison’s natural beauty through art, the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting Monday of a mural while also announcing a community partnership. “We are incredibly […]

HUNTSVILLE — A major initiative of the Land Trust of North Alabama is one step closer to realization thanks to the extraordinary support of community members, partners, and donors. The […]

MONTGOMERY – The nomination process for the 10th annual Eagle Awards has now opened for the prestigious program that recognizes noteworthy contributions to Alabama State Parks. The Alabama State Parks Division […]

BIRMINGHAM — Florence’s TNT Fireworks, the nation’s largest distributor of consumer fireworks, will be the title sponsor of the next month’s Bassmaster Team Championship on South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell. BASS […]

ROGERSVILLE – A new state-of-the-art, accessible playground will be built at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, adding anamenity to one of the Tennessee Valley’s most popular parks. The playground will […]

FLORENCE — As deer hunting gets underway, areas of Northwest Alabama are impacted by chronic wasting disease. The state is requiring all deer harvested by hunters on certain public land […]

TUSCUMBIA — What do you do after you plan a trip to north Alabama to get in the fall crappie bite and you’re greeted with bluebird skies the day after […]

WASHINGTON — Legislation that would expand the Talladega National Forest’s boundary by approximately 50,000 acres was advanced by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The “Talladega National Forest […]

SCOTTSBORO — The top bass anglers in the nation converged on Lake Guntersville last weekend to showcase what is arguably the best bass fishing lake in the nation. After three […]

DECATUR — The Alabama Bass Trail Team Series Championship, presented by Phoenix Boats, will award $50,000 to the winning team at its highly anticipated no entry fee event this weekend on […]

When I think about fall in Alabama, I do not just think about the cooler mornings or the changing leaves. I think about the way the season feels. One of […]

MONTGOMERY — As drought conditions worsen, due to the recent lack of precipitation and high temperatures, the Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Fire Danger Advisory. Until the state […]

CENTRE — Weiss Lake to Fort Morgan. 650 miles. 25 paddlers. 10 days. It’s the Great Alabama 650. More than two dozen of the best paddlers from across North America […]

HUNTSVILLE — An initiative to create a conservation corridor from the Tennessee River to Huntsville’s Blevins Gap on Green Mountain received a considerable land donation, the Land Trust of North […]

HUNTSVILLE — Marking a connection of nature, community and the future, The Land Trust of North Alabama broke ground Thursday to celebrate construction for the Tollgate Greenway Project. The 1.2-mile trail is […]

MONTGOMERY – An off-road park in Cullman County that was the first of its kind in the state, will see upgrades thanks to a Recreational Trails Program grant, Gov. Kay […]

MONTGOMERY — From the mountains to the lakes to the rivers and streams, there is an abundance of opportunities for photographers. And, to showcase the beauty and artistry of the […]

WATERLOO — A popular Lauderdale County park is getting an upgrade thanks to a $369,425 grant, Gov. Kay Ivey has announced. The Lauderdale County Commission will use the funds to […]

GUNTERSVILLE – A new kayak launch at Lake Guntersville State Park will make it easier for campers to ply the waters of the lake. “We are excited to have expanded […]

MONTGOMERY — With dove hunts slated to start next month, the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said registration for the youth […]

GADSDEN — The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has hit the bullseye on a shooting competition for all skill levels. The John H. Wallace Pistol Challenge series will take […]

Educators expanded their education this summer in a rather unusual class setting – Alabama State Parks. The Teacher-Educator Workshop Adventures series took 25 educators on a first-come basis to visit […]

DECATUR – The world’s top anglers will make a return to the River City next year, Major League Fishing announced. Decatur and Wheeler Lake will play host to Stop 3 […]

WASHINGTON – While Alabama fishermen land 34% of all recreationally caught red snapper in the Gulf, their livelihood has been threatened by illegal fishing by cartel members. To put an end […]