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 […]
10 Places to Spend the Day Outdoors in the Greater Gadsden Area
If an outdoor adventure is what you’re looking for, the Greater Gadsden Area has got you covered. From the majestic Coosa River running through Downtown Gadsden to the cascading 90-foot Noccalula Falls, there’s an abundance of ways to get outside Greater Gadsden style. Bike or Hike the Black Creek Trail System Located adjacent to Noccalula Falls Park, […]
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 […]
Mind, Body & Nature: Reconnecting On the Trail
It’s February. The shock of transitioning from December’s freshly baked cookies and feelings of warmth to January’s cold offerings of kale and guilt is fading. Resolve for resolutions and goals set on January 1 may be fading too. So, what were those resolutions? Improve fitness? Reduce stress? Spend more time meditating or in prayer? What if I told […]
In Praise of the Roadside Attraction
I’m a sucker for a roadside attraction! World’s Largest Ball of Twine? Count me in! Spam Museum? You bet! Creepy clown motel? Er, maybe not. Roadside attractions began popping up across the country as long distance road-travel became more practical and popular in the 1920s. Americans soon began a decades-long love affair with the road trip […]
Ten Reasons to Love Downtown Gadsden’s First Friday
TEN Family fun all year long! That’s right, all year long! There are twelve months in a year ergo 12 First Fridays. December? City Tree Lighting and Christmas decorations. March? Nonprofit Organizations come out. Summer brings enormous crowds, but do yourself a favor and check out some of the other seasons as well. NINE Great […]
World’s Longest Yard Sale: 8 Reasons to Start in Gadsden, Al.
The World’s Longest Yard Sale is always the first weekend of August. It starts on Friday, but you’ll find plenty of vendors set up throughout Gadsden, Al. earlier in the week. Here are eight more reasons to start in Gadsden, Al. EIGHT: You can take a selfie at the World’s Biggest Selfie Station! SEVEN: You can purchase […]
Enchanted Rock – Hiking In Texas Hill Country
Today I was scared. After spending an incredible weekend with 600 like-minded women at the inaugural Women Who Wander Outdoor Retreat, I can’t resist an overnight stay in Fredericksburg, Texas, on the way home to see the spectacular wildflower display. They say it’s the best in ten years. They’re not lying. The Willow City Loop offers jaw-dropping displays […]
Chasin’ Waterfalls in North Alabama
North Alabama is blessed with natural beauty. Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the show that Mother Nature has provided. Plenty of options for waterfall hikes in this gorgeous area. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. De Soto State Park Nestled atop beautiful Lookout Mountain, DeSoto State Park features over […]
Noccalula Falls – Hiking the Gorge
Curious about seeing the backside of water? Ready to make the trek to the new suspension bridge? Do both! Hundreds of thousands of people have viewed the majestic Noccalula Falls in Gadsden, Alabama from atop; why not take them in from a new perspective? There are a couple of ways to descend into the gorge. The […]
