Tuscaloosa Outdoors: The Riverwalk, Lakes and Trails
Where to walk, run, hike and paddle in and around Tuscaloosa, from the 4.5-mile Riverwalk to the trails and beach at Lake Lurleen State Park.
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Beaches & Outdoors
The best beaches, parks, trails, and outdoor spots in the area, plus tips on when to go and what to bring.
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Fall Camping in Alabama: The Best Campgrounds for Cool Weather
Cool nights, changing leaves and hundreds of state park campsites: where to go camping in Alabama this fall, how to book and what to pack.
Alabama State Parks: A Guide to the Best Ones
Beaches, mountain views, waterfalls and more than 100 miles of trails in a single park: how to choose among Alabama's 21 state parks, what they cost and when to go.
DeSoto Falls and Little River Canyon: A Fall Day Trip
A 104-foot waterfall, a state park built for hiking and a canyon rim drive on Lookout Mountain: how to see DeSoto Falls and Little River Canyon in one fall day.
Lake Guntersville Bass Fishing: Guides and What to Know
When to fish Alabama's biggest bass lake, which local guides to book, what trips cost and how to rent your own boat in Guntersville.
Lake Guntersville and Northeast Alabama: Things to Do on the Lake and in the Mountains
Pontoons and bass guides on Alabama's largest lake, a 6,000-acre state park, and the waterfalls and canyon overlooks of Lookout Mountain: a guide to northeast Alabama.
Alabama Fall Foliage: Best Drives and When the Leaves Peak
When the leaves peak in Alabama, which scenic drives to take, how long they are, and where to stay for a fall color weekend.
Hiking Near Birmingham: Red Mountain, Ruffner and Moss Rock Preserve
Giant boulders at Moss Rock, mining history on Red Mountain, quarry views at Ruffner and long days at Oak Mountain: where to hike near Birmingham.
Monte Sano and the Best Hikes in Huntsville
The Stone Cuts, bluff-top overlooks and more than 40 miles of trails on one mountain: how to hike Monte Sano and the Land Trust preserves around Huntsville.
Dauphin Island: A Day Trip and Weekend Guide
Quiet Gulf beaches, Fort Gaines, spring and fall bird migration and charters out of the marina: how to spend a day or a weekend on Dauphin Island.