One of the many joys of the season is viewing holiday decorations – especially light displays. Here are a few recommendations in the Greater Gadsden area. Perrenial favorite Christmas at the Falls is bigger and better than ever. Park visitors will be treated to a wonderland of lights and color throughout the Christmas season. Nightly features […]
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North Alabama Holiday Light Guide – 2018
Can you believe it’s already December? Amid all of the holiday hustle and bustle, why not carve out some time to enjoy one (or more!) of the festive light displays in the area? There’s no need to travel far to see world-class Christmas lights and displays. So grab some mittens and your coat; here are […]
Holiday Guide to the Greater Gadsden Area
The holiday season is upon us. Many of you have enjoyed the Greater Gadsden area’s signature holiday event, Christmas at the Falls at Noccalula Falls Park. They’ll open on November 28 at 5 p.m., and this year’s festivities promise to be bigger and better than ever. But more about that later. Why not spend the entire […]
For Those Who Serve: Greater Gadsden Area Veteran’s Day Guide
Past, present, and future, to all those who serve, we thank you for walking the walk and hope that everyone will join us this week as we celebrate our veterans in Etowah County on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The day’s festivities start with the annual Patriots Day Luncheon and Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony. This year the […]
Hike 16 – Monte Sano Preserve/Huntsville Land Trust
The plan for this week was the Fiery Gizzard Trail in Tennessee, a trail I’ve been dying to do. According to a friend, the trek is challenging, albeit beautiful, clocking in at 12 miles point to point. Drawing a map showing how to make a loop using an offshoot trail, he warned that it was […]
September Fun in the Greater Gadsden Area
Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer for many people, but that certainly doesn’t mean the fun stops. There’s plenty to do post-Labor Day in the Greater Gadsden area. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Attend a Farmer’s Market It’s not too late to grab some farm fresh produce and delicious baked […]
Discover Scuba in North Alabama; or Tami Takes a Dive
Scuba diving in North Alabama? You bet! No need to go to the tropics. If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater, you don’t need to go further than Glencoe, Alabama. Long-time residents of the area may know it as the Blue Hole. Still, it’s now known as Dive Land Park, a safe, […]
Soaring With Eagles at Guntersville State Park, Alabama
Alabama is home to some of the best state parks in the country, and I was fortunate to attend the kick-off of Eagle Awareness 2018 at Lake Guntersville State Park. I was able to visit two other nearby Alabama State Parks, making it a three in one weekend! If you haven’t visited Lake Guntersville State Park […]
I’ve Got 99 Problems; Most of Them Are Boulders
Bouldering, a form of rock climbing, is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls, without ropes or harnesses, growing in popularity steadily. The sport began as a training method for roped climbs and mountaineering at a safe distance from the ground, but with the advent of indoor climbing gyms, it has become increasingly popular amongst […]
Yoga + Hiking =Bliss
That’s the tagline for a Hikoga class being offered at the Black Creek Trail in North Alabama. Now that it’s starting to feel like summer, which for many, myself included, means fun in the sun and plenty of outdoor activity, it’s time to get out and try something new. We’ve got it all here in the […]
