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David Rainer: Endangered Alabama pearlshell mussel habitat protected

Ever wonder why ensuring the survival of a small mollusk in a small creek in south Alabama is such a big deal? The main...

Later, gator! Take a stroll through Summerdale, Alabama’s Alligator Alley

For the past two decades, the alligator population in Baldwin County has been steadily growing. Eighteen miles north of Gulf Shores, Wes Moore’s 160-acre...

Lake Guntersville to host 2025 Ultimate Angler World Championship, record winner payout set

The State of Alabama is excited to announce it has teamed up with a nonprofit, Unified Pros, to give professional anglers from across the...

Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry

Governor Kay Ivey has declared the third week of October “Alabama Woods to Goods Week” to coincide with National Forest Products Week. October 20...

Jacksonville State’s Little River Canyon is a National Park Service gem, generating almost $500M in economic impact

Many people thought it was a crazy idea to even think about having Little River Canyon designated as a unit of the National Park...

David Rainer: Women learn fishing, conservation skills at tagging workshop

Sarah Gibbs and Crystal Hightower hope last week’s Ladies Tagging Workshop at the Weeks Bay Tonsmeire Resource Center is just the beginning of a...

From rockets and space to mountains and lakes, Tami Reist is North Alabama’s champion

If there was a cheerleading squad for all things North Alabama, Tami Reist would be the leader. In a way, she already is, in...

St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin finishes with comeback win from Florida man

An Orlando, Florida native won big this weekend at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Martin. Bobby Bakewell landed 13 pounds, 12 ounces on...

David Rainer: WFF Fisheries Continues to Monitor Invasive Carp Species

Dave Armstrong is planning to go hunting when the weather cools off, but he actually hopes he doesn’t find an abundance of the species...

Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival offers ‘something for everyone’ in 2024

Lovers of food, art and the outdoors alike have something to look forward to as Wetumpka gears up for its third annual Wetumpka Wildlife...

Expect even more food, flowers and fine art at this year’s WEWA

Considering it’s the Year of Alabama Food, the third annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (WEWA) is amping up its flavor game as it again...

David Rainer: Hunters reminded to keep safety at forefront this fall

Alabama hunters are apparently more aware of the safety aspects of climbing a tree during hunting season. During the 2023-2024 season, only six treestand...

North Alabama’s best in tourism honored at 2024 PEAK Awards

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announced the recipients of the 2024 PEAK Awards. The program, held at the Jackson Center in Huntsville...

Final St. Croix Bassmaster Open moved to Lake Martin following Hurricane Helene

Damage and flooding from Hurricane Helene has caused the final St. Croix Open, presented by SEVIIN to be moved from South Carolina’s Lake Hartwell...

David Rainer: State parks directors group gets glimpse of what Alabama has to offer

While the Alabama Gulf Coast continues trying to reason with hurricane season, that tropical weather aspect of living on the Gulf Coast was a...

Oyster harvest opens October 7 in Alabama

Pursuant to Section 9-12-28, Code of Alabama 1975 as stated by Rule 220-3-.02, the Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation...

David Rainer: Rebuilt Gulf State Park Pier officially reopened

Although anglers and sightseers have been enjoying the facility for several weeks, the newly repaired and renovated Gulf State Park Pier was officially opened...

Governor Ivey proclaims National Hunting and Fishing Day in Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day in Alabama, set to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The day...

Gulf State Park pier reopens after major renovation, Alabama leaders welcome visitors

Local, state, community an business leaders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the re-opening of iconic Gulf State Park Pier last Friday. The...

Alabama State Parks’ Lein retiring, Capps promoted

The path that Greg Lein and Matthew Capps shared with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks Division is now...

YHN Media Group announces new lifestyle brand, Lake Martin Life

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Lake Martin Life — your new go-to destination for everything happening around the beautiful Lake Martin community....

David Rainer: Duck hunters should take advantage of special teal season

Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better...

Stunning: Alabama Black Belt Adventures announces winners of photo contest

When Anna Stanley snapped a photo of her 1-year-old daughter, Avery, with the Good Shepherd Statue, a roadside attraction in the north Tuscaloosa County community of Samantha, she planned...

The joy of cycling in Alabama’s major city centers

Bike sharing is back—and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has made it easier than ever to explore three major Alabama cities by...