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 […]
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Hike, Pedal, Paddle: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vacationing on Alabama’s Gulf Coast this year? I’m all in on long days spent reading and sunning on the sugar-white sand with the occasional dip in the warm waters of the gulf. But, if you’d like to venture off the beach, consider experiencing the area differently by hiking, pedaling, or paddling – activities that offer […]
Fall Fun in the Greater Gadsden Area
Temps are dropping, and soon the leaves will be too. We’re always a little sad to see summer go, but there’s plenty to do in the Greater Gadsden area in the fall. Here are a few suggestions to make the most of the season. Bike the Black Creek Trails Adjacent to the magnificent Noccalula Falls, […]
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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 […]
World’s Longest Yard Sale – Official Starting Point: Gadsden, Alabama
Clocking in at a whopping 690 miles, you might be asking yourself where to start your World’s Longest Yard Sale adventure. Gadsden, Alabama, is the official starting point, so it’s best to start there. Hundreds of vendors set up throughout the front section of Noccalula Falls Park. The crew from Greater Gadsden Area Tourism will […]
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 […]
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 […]
