North Alabama may not be the first place that comes to mind when you’re thinking about rock climbing. It’s possible that rock climbing has never crossed your mind at all. Well, it should. With the opening of GadRock, a new climbing gym located on beautiful Lake Gadsden, there’s no excuse not to follow their directive […]
Day Trip
Daytrippin’ to World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum
Golfers and non-golfers alike will enjoy a visit to the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum located close to St. Augustine, Florida. The Reluctant Traveler (my husband and an avid golfer) made the short drive to check it out. The first thing we see as we are walking up to the museum on a sweltering […]
Monadnock Madness – Triple Hike Challenge 2018
What in the world is a monadnock? And how in the heck do you say it? Simply put, a monadnock is a protrusion not in a mountain range. A big rock. Rhyme it with gonad and add knack. You know, like the ubiquitous 80’s band with the hit that, in retrospect, may have been about a […]
5 Things to Do On A Rainy Day in Gulf Shores, Al.
Don’t let a little rain get you down on your Gulf Coast vacation. There’s plenty to do to keep you entertained until the showers pass. Here are 5 of my favorites: Blue Girl Beading Co. Unleash your creativity at Blue Girl Beading Co. Structured classes are available or drop-in. They have several examples of projects to make, […]
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 […]
Ultimate Guide to Holiday Lights in North Alabama
Tis the season to be jolly! Get started now with the ultimate guide to holiday lights in North Alabama. Christmas At The Falls Located in the beautiful Noccalula Falls Park. Offering millions of lights and holiday displays, stroll along the paved trails or take the narrated train ride. Best to do both, so you don’t miss anything. […]
Alligators, Airboats & Adventure Along the Gulf Coast
When you think of alligators and airboats, you probably think of the Louisiana swamps. Alligators and adventure await the next time you hit Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is just a short drive from your beach vacation. Have an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience in one of Alabama’s most beautiful natural resources. Choosing the hour-long eco-tour […]
Total Eclipse In The Park – Great American Eclipse 2017
On August 21, millions experienced the Great American Solar Eclipse 2017. The path of totality began in Oregon and made its way through the United States, cutting a trail through America’s heartland before leaving the continent in South Carolina. I had been fortunate to secure hotel reservations in Crossville, Tennessee, for the big event. If […]
Serendipity In Crossville, Tennessee
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you heard about the Great American Eclipse visible on August 21. The path through North America was to begin in Oregon, leaving the continent in South Carolina. With 100% totality within a couple of hours’ drive, reservations were made for a long weekend in Crossville, Tennessee, […]
Sunflower Fields Forever
I love sunflowers: hands down, my favorite flower. So when I saw some aerial drone footage of a field full of them, I was intrigued. As it turns out, the Sunflower Field is in Alabama. Autaugaville, Alabama, to be precise. A quick Google search reveals that it’s close to Montgomery. Cool. I’m going to Sandestin, Florida. I […]
