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. Whether you’re a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, our platform is designed to keep you connected and informed about all things Lake Martin.  Lake Martin Life is working to be […]

Although overall duck numbers are up in the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, those waterfowlers who hunt the special teal season better plan to take full advantage of this year’s early season of 16 days, set for September 14-29. Seth Maddox of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Wildlife and […]

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 to submit the photo into the inaugural Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association’s Road Trip Photo Contest. Stanley also had another motive: She wanted to raise awareness about The Little Closet Community Food […]

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 bike. The Blue Bikes bike share program, with bikes offered by Tandem Mobility, now has bike-sharing stations in Huntsville, Decatur, and Montgomery. Bike sharing aims to provide a mobility solution as […]

Sweet Tater Festival If you love sweet potatoes, you will want to be in Cullman for the Sweet Tater Festival Sept 1-2 at Smith Lake Park. Holiday festivities will be filled with live entertainment, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors and sweet taters. On Labor Day, the festival will have a car show from 9 […]

With the annual Buckmasters Expo in the rearview, Buckmasters founder and CEO Jackie Bushman is leading the organization into the modern era with numerous changes, including its address. Buckmasters headquarters moved from the eastern edge of Montgomery to the Sterling Centre on Carmichael Road about six weeks ago, indicating a significant shift in the organization’s […]

Big in stature, Big in influence and Big in promoting his beloved Alabama Black Belt, the late James “Big Daddy” Lawler was honored and remembered Tuesday at Roland Cooper State Park on the banks of Millers Ferry Lake on the Alabama River. Lawler, who died earlier this year after a short illness, was a champion […]

For those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family experience, Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting (AMH) program teaches all the skills needed to put wild game on the dinner table and help start new traditions. Getting started in the AMH program is as simple as signing up for a Hunting 101 workshop. […]

Few Alabamians have dedicated their life to the great outdoors in the manner that the late James “Big Daddy” Lawler did. For decades, the Wilcox County native promoted the outdoor recreational activities available in Alabama’s Black Belt region. Lawler was well known for his popular radio and social media series “Gettin’ Outdoors With BDL.” To […]

The Gulf State Park Pier will re-open to sightseers and anglers as of today, August 19, as the renovation work that began in November 2023 has been completed. Reporters, photographers, and videographers are invited to visit the pier on Monday morning when a representative from Gulf State Park will be available for interviews beginning at […]

Although it took two tiebreakers, 12-year-old Bryson McGlynn of Opelika was once again crowned a champion for his age-defying culinary skills. Last December, McGlynn won the Gordon Ramsay Master Chef Junior competition, which aired on Fox in May. Last weekend, McGlynn was crowned champion of the Alabama Wildlife Federation’s Wild Game Cook-Off State Finals at […]

The 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest will begin accepting entries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The contest is a joint project between the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) and the Alabama Tourism Department. The deadline to enter is October 31, 2024. The 2025 photo contest will focus on traditional […]

In July of last year, voters residing in unincorporated West Mobile voted overwhelmingly to be annexed by the Port City. While the move to reclassify the rural areas garnered support from many, some citizens were less than enthused over the change. Due to the annexation, the City of Mobile’s firearm ordinance applied to properties outside […]

For more than a decade, outdoorsmen have called for improvements to the Mount Vernon boat ramp and their wish has been granted. The ramp was set to close Monday for renovations expected to take about three months, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Upgrades will include a new launching slab, new […]

With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is in the middle of major upgrades and enhancements to help State Parks’ guests embrace and enjoy Alabama’s natural beauty. State Parks Director Greg Lein said those projects span the entire state, […]

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that one of the state’s public fishing lakes will be shutting down temporarily due to the spread of a highly invasive aquatic plant. The Giant Salvinia now found in Washington County Public Fishing Lake is a floating fern native to southern Brazil. According to invasive.org, […]

One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of the renovated Garden City River Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24. The renovations were made possible by a settlement against Tyson Farms for a wastewater spill into the Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior […]

For 11-year-old Zandyn Merritt, holding a small bull shark in his hands has taken on a new meaning as he caught it too close to home along the banks of the Alabama Tombigbee River. Alisha Richardson said the discovery and catch in the early hours of July 21 surprised everyone when the 10-pound, three-foot shark […]

“There’s a story everywhere you look for one,” says Fred Hunter. And he’s always looking. While viewers of Birmingham television station WBRC have long appreciated his delivery of timely and accurate weather news, it’s not meteorology that Hunter is best known for. People across the state recognize the man under his trademark Stetson hat as […]

Nobody was more pleased when the 91st Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR) added flounder to the CCA Alabama Live Weigh-In competition than Dr. Sean Powers, head rodeo judge and Director of the Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Powers watched the southern flounder populations plummet in the 2010s […]

Alabama State Parks offer lots of opportunities for fun, adventure, and family escapes, especially in summer. Monte Santo State Park Madison County The overlook at Monte Santo State Park is a perfect place for couples. (Alabama State Parks) Known for its rich history and stunning landscapes, Monte Santo offers diverse outdoor activities and miles of […]

Since the mid-1970s, one thing has remained constant at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR): Fred Harders is hard at work in the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division. Harders was recently celebrated for 50 years of service to the State of Alabama, 48 of those with WFF in one capacity or […]

Adventure is a way of life in DeKalb County, Alabama. Everyone knows it’s a place where you keep your feet on the ground while your hands get to work. Whether climbing, hunting, fishing, hiking, off-roading, mountain biking, or zip-lining, there’s no shortage of fun for an adventurous spirit.  It’s an outdoorsman’s (and outdoorswoman’s) paradise. DeKalb […]

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth visited with Donald Trump Jr. at a recent campaign fundraiser in Alabama. The conversation between the two centered on the economy and the prospect of a second term for his father, President Donald Trump. But it’s not just politics that Ainsworth and Don Jr. have in common. Both men are avid […]