Outdoors — Page 9

DECATUR — The Fitness Court, an outdoor gym featuring seven exercise stations, has come to the River City, thanks to a partnership of Decatur, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of […]

HUNTSVILLE – In 1962, a largely undeveloped Cummings Research Park opened like a diamond in the rough with its 4,000 acres anchored by just three companies: Brown Engineering, IBM, and […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’s the most thumb-pickin’est, plectrum-pluckin’est, bow-strokin’est barbecue in North Alabama! The fourth annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is cookin’ Saturday at Southside Park on Chaney Thompson Road in […]

Boaz falls into autumn with Harvest Festival

BOAZ — October is here and that means towns and communities across North Alabama are gearing up for their fall celebrations. Cooler temperatures are a welcoming sign for taking to […]

HARVEST – When you think about Toyota, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Woodlands? Wetlands? Nature trails? Fishing ponds? Probably not, but you may be surprised […]

Thursday night's all right for a Party on the Green

HUNTSVILLE – It’s 5:30 p.m. and ya want to rock, get a little action in? Well, Thursday night’s all right when Mayor Tommy Battle and the city’s Parks & Recreation […]

Little River Canyon half-marathon steps off next month

FORT PAYNE — Put on the track shoes and make your way to the Little River Canyon for what is considered one of the most scenic half-marathons in the country. […]

Free Opera at Madison’s Home Place Park and amphitheater

MADISON — One can feel the vibrato deep, warm and rich leading into the debut of Opera Huntsville at dusk Tuesday. And it all happens in Home Place Park and […]

Fall fun awaits down at Hidden Rivers Farm

HARTSELLE — The start of fall is approaching and Hidden Rivers Farm is ready for visitors to enjoy all things autumn. Picking the perfect pumpkin, getting lost in a maze […]

HUNTSVILLE – Did you hear the latest fish tale coming from Ditto Landing? Huntsville used a double-edged stinger hook to not only land one of the fastest growing sports in […]

Good Hill hunting: Alabama A&M offers outdoors program

HUNTSVILLE — When it comes to all things outdoors, count William E. Stone “in.” Since his childhood days on a farm, the 61-year-old Central Florida native has been involved in […]

FORT PAYNE – The month of October brings cooler temperatures and glorious fall colors to DeKalb County, making it an ideal time to plan a trip to the northeastern part […]

MADISON – Oh how I love to go up in a swing, up in the sky …. Whaaa? Ever since Kid’s Kingdom at Dublin Park closed Tuesday, every kiddo in […]

DECATUR – Street murals are known to beautify public and private places by adding color and character to otherwise plain, dirty building walls. They can also memorialize a social or […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Botanical Garden will host its second annual Garden Soirée next week. The fundraiser, presented Sept. 13 by PNC, hopes to nearly $100,000 to support the Garden’s […]

From pumpkins to sunflowers, Cornutt Farms in Boaz is a must visit

BOAZ — For those in search of pumpkins or an amazing display of beautiful blooms, Cornutt Farms has both. The working crop and cattle farm in Boaz welcomes the public […]

All aboard! Depot Days Festival pulling into downtown Hartselle

HARTSELLE — The Depot Days Festival rolls into Hartselle next month, bringing a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment to the historic depot and downtown area. Hosted by the Hartselle […]

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, […]

FYFFE — Almost three decades ago, cattle farmers in rural North Alabama found dead livestock lying in pastures with various organs extracted from their carcasses. The cattle were found to […]

Fun, family-friendly activities at Eva Frontier Days

EVA — What do a greased pig, frogs, and a parade have in common? The Eva Frontier Days festival! The town of Eva takes centerstage in September for the town’s […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Lake Guntersville was featured on the most recent season of “Facing Waves”, a travel paddling show on Bally Sports Southeast. The episode was carried locally on Aug. 6, […]

HUNTSVILLE – If you are new to Huntsville, or even of you are not, do you know where to  get information such as what is the nearest park between your […]

DECATUR – Staffing shortages have hit the parks and recreation business this season in much the same way as other service-oriented businesses. In response to those challenges, and with many […]

MADISON — The deadline is near for the Virtuous Realty Group Back to School Supply Drive. The campaign, which ends Aug. 1, aims to collect enough school supplies to fill […]