Old Floors, Sweet Finds, and a Story Worth Saving: U.G. White Mercantile
There are stores that sell things, and there are stores that hold things. History. Memory. The particular smell of old wood and worn floors that takes you back before you even realize it is happening. Downtown Athens has one of those stores, and it h...
Berry Delicious Fun in North Alabama
North Alabama has not one but two strawberry festivals! And if you want to pick your own sweet berries or pick up a bucket, you can visit several farms in north Alabama! Check them out and let us know where is your favorite place to get fresh strawbe...
Nature, Right in Your Backyard: A Visit to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
There are places you drive past a hundred times before you really understand what you are looking at. For a lot of North Alabamians, Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is one of those places. You catch a glimpse from the highway, maybe slow down once o...
April Walking Tours in North Alabama
April means spring is here and trees are blooming and the weather is warming up, which makes it a perfect month for guided walking tours all over north Alabama. Check out the list of walking tours and go explore and learn more about the history of se...
April Festivals
Check out these fun April festivals in North Alabama! Bloomin' Festival The 42nd Annual Bloomin’ Festival returns April 18-19 at St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School in Cullman. This beloved outdoor event features more than 150 artists...
Wildflower Hikes in North Alabama
Wildflowers are springing up all over the parks in North Alabama! Bright, vibrant flowers not seen in anyone’s garden spot the trails and provide for a beautiful hike. Wild azaleas, violets, irises, geraniums, blackberry blooms, Quak...
Where the Music Still Feels Alive at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Some places do not need much to make an impression. They do not rely on flashy entrances or over-the-top production. They just have a presence. A feeling. You pull up, step inside, and immediately know you are standing somewhere that matters. That is...
Where to Catch the Best Sunsets in North Alabama
If you are the kind of traveler - or local - who plans your day around golden hour, North Alabama is calling your name. From mountaintop overlooks and canyon rims to peaceful riverbanks and lakeside trails, this part of the state knows how to put on ...
Your Spring Break Guide to North Alabama: 16 Counties, Endless Adventures
Spring break is the perfect time to get outside, explore somewhere new, and make a few unforgettable memories, and you don’t have to travel far to do it. Across the 16 counties of North Alabama, you’ll find waterfalls rushing after wint...