There’s nothing better than hitting the road with your family. Not only does it give you quality time with the kids, but you can also broaden your horizons and discover new things. Why not visit the Greater Gadsden area and have your own “gadventure” this spring break? There are plenty of exciting things to see and […]
North Alabama
Hike Two – Guntersville State Park, Alabama
Where to next? Luckily for me, I work two buildings down from the public library. During lunch, I walk over to check out the hiking section. Spotting a book titled 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Birmingham, I take it off the shelf. Perfect. I consider doing all 60 hikes as I slowly turn the pages. That would […]
Indoor Fun Greater Gadsden Style
Baby, it’s cold outside. No need to worry, there’s plenty to do to keep the kids and yourself entertained. Here are a couple of ideas for indoor fun. Jump and fly on over 10,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines at The Factory. Don’t miss the Sci-Fi Safari Galactic Laser Course. Step inside a real-life video game for […]
Hike One – De Soto State Park First Day Hike
Jarred awake by the ubiquitous chime of my iPhone, I fumble around the nightstand in the dark. Desperate to silence the beastly apparatus, I ignore the impulse to hit the snooze button. I’d be lying if I said that I’m not tempted to roll back over and stay cozy and comfortable in my […]
52 Weeks 52 Hikes: Tales From the Trail – Chapter 3
Changing my search term to North Alabama Hikes, I’m met with a dizzying array of options. Once referred to as The State of Surpises, Alabama is one of the most biodiverse in the nation. For millions of years, present-day Alabama was covered by a shallow ocean. As the waters receded, limestone bedrock was formed, which […]
- Day Trippin'
- ...
Top Five Treks in the Greater Gadsden Area
Walking and trekking are good for your health and good for the soul. There is no shortage of natural beauty in North Alabama, and it’s ready and waiting for you to explore. Here are the top five treks in the Greater Gadsden area to get you started. Black Creek Trails The Black Creek Trail system […]
Hitting the Black Creek Trail – Mountain Bike Edition
North Alabama has miles of incredible trails for mountain biking, and the Greater Gadsden area’s Black Creek Trail system is one of them! Black Creek Trail currently consists of over 12 miles of trails of multi-use and singletrack trails adjacent to Noccalula Park & Campground! A novice cyclist, I set out to give it […]
Romantic Alabama – Love Is In the Air
Love is in the air. Chances are you and your valentine will want to do something to celebrate your romance this month. Often, the mere mention of a romantic getaway conjures up thoughts of exotic destinations. There are simply some places, some experiences that make us want to fall in love all over again. It’s […]
Welcome To The World’s Longest Yard Sale
The countdown to the World’s Longest Yard Sale is on. It won’t be long before bargain hunters, treasure seekers, and pickers from all over the world (really!) descend upon Gadsden, Alabama, the first weekend of August for the Annual World’s Longest Yard Sale, always held the first weekend in August. In its 32nd year, the […]
Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain: Lions, Tigers, and Bears!
Oh my! You’ll see all of these animals and more at Tigers for Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain, a 140-acre preserve in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Tigers for Tomorrow is a non-profit exotic animal park and rescue preserve serving as home to over 160 animals, many of which are predators such as big cats, bears, and […]
