The Alabama Power Company’s Alex McCrary has been elected as the next president of the Alabama State Parks Foundation’s Board of Directors. The Alabama State Parks Foundation is the first statewide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Alabama State Parks system through funding deferred maintenance projects, helping clean-up after natural disasters such as hurricanes or […]

The ever-expanding Alabama Mural Trail is now offering interested travelers a new, free digital passport. The passport will allow the participants to gather points after visiting some of the murals found along the trail. Those points can then be exchanged for prizes. Candace Johnson, the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development’s director of tourism […]

The state of Alabama is receiving more than $2 million for recreational projects, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday. The money was made available through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a U.S. Department of Interior program to aid states in the growth and preservation of outdoor recreational facilities. “The additions and improvements resulting from these […]

The Alabama Forestry Commission has announced a cost-share funding program that makes financial incentives available for forest landowners, loggers, and timber companies throughout the state if they share the cost of transporting portable bridges to Alabama logging sites. Using temporary, portable bridges to cross streams keeps equipment and sediment from entering “sensitive areas” which ensures […]

Biologists with the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alabama Bat Working Group have discovered a breeding population of endangered northern long-eared bats in coastal Alabama. The bats were discovered during the annual Bat Blitz – an event held […]

The second annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival returns to the banks of the Coosa River in downtown Wetumpka next month. The event will be presented by the Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts and is set for November 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival has quickly become one of […]

When word got around that Orange Beach boat “Best Trait” was headed to Orange Beach Marina with a huge blue marlin on board, a crowd quickly gathered at the marina to watch the weigh-in. As the 55-foot Viking sportfishing vessel owned by Scott Crump of Jasper arrived at the marina, the crowd pushed closer to […]

For deer hunters in Alabama, the opening day of firearms deer season is one the most anticipated times of year. And the wait is almost over as the season in zones D and E opens Nov. 4. Firearms deer season for zones A, B and C opens two weeks later – Nov. 18.  “We are […]

Due to increasingly dry conditions occurring throughout the most of the state, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has reinstated “additional fire precautions” for Alabama’s state parks. “October is one of the driest months in Alabama and the continuing lack of rain has increased the risk for wildfires statewide,” Greg Lein, director of […]

Alabama-born country music star Riley Greene joined Team Polaris rodeo champion Tyson Durfey for the most recent edition of Polaris’ “Cowboy Code.” The two shared their backgrounds focusing on hard work, respect for community, and stewardship of the land in the two-part series. The episodes were filmed at Green’s multi-generational property in his hometown of […]

Alyssa Hall, also known as Aly From Alabama, is sharing life in Alabama with her followers across the world. Aly has taken to social media to showcase her favorite Alabama pastimes. From hunting and trapping to fishing and noodling, Aly creates short-form content on socials and long-form content on YouTube for viewers to enjoy. With […]

Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual waterfowl survey indicates overall duck numbers are down, Seth Maddox remains optimistic about Alabama’s 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. Maddox, Assistant Wildlife Section Chief for the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said the USFWS survey occurred on the breeding grounds […]

The deadline to enter the Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest is drawing near. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced entries must be submitted by Oct. 31. The annual contest features 10 categories using traditional photography techniques and handheld cameras. It is sponsored by the Conservation Department and state Tourism Department. Outdoor Alabama Photo […]

Take a hike. Soon, thanks to nearly $2 million in grants, people will be able to enjoy the state’s recreational trails and the great outdoors. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday nearly $2 million have been granted to help build, restore, or improve trails at several locations throughout Alabama. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs […]

After reopening the private angler red snapper season because the state’s federal quota of red snapper had not been met, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said this week, thanks to the reopening, the quota of 591,185 pounds was reached and the season has officially ended. “We were pleased to be able to […]

The Nature Conservancy in Alabama has selected five members for its Board of Trustees for the 2023-2024 year, the organization announced Monday. The five new members, who will be joining the other 20 board members, were chosen from across the state representing various industries. The overall goal of the board, it says, is to support […]

“People should hunt to connect with nature.” -Justin Grider, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources With more than 1.3 million acres of public hunting land, Alabama is known for its diverse species of wildlife and hunting heritage. The pride of this long-standing tradition in the state is rooted in a posture of stewardship. SoulGrown Founder […]

Auburn University will be the host of the quarterly Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust board meeting, the group announced. It is scheduled for Nov. 2 at Auburn’s College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment. The board will discuss updates in Forever Wild Program activities and tract assessments. The public is invited to attend and encouraged to […]

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has released a brochure highlighting attractions, waterfalls, murals, festivals and hotels/motels located along Interstate 22 in North Alabama. The new “What to See and Do on Interstate 22” brochure spotlights 36 places to see and experience either along or within a short distance of the interstate in Blount, Cullman, […]

It won’t be long before the green summer forests give way to fall foliage featuring shades of yellow, gold, orange, scarlet and crimson. The Alabama State Parks System offers some of the very best­­­ places to see the state’s awe-inspiring fall foliage, and there’s still time to plan a trip to experience the magic of Alabama’s […]

When driving down I-65 North, you are sure to have noticed the iconic, red-roofed barn sitting atop a grassy hill looking down on beautiful lake. This location is known as Hallmark Farm, a 567-acre property developed by Ted and Mary Hallmark in 1976. Ted Hallmark was the owner of a coal-mining equipment company. After Ted and […]

An addition to the Kiwanis Vulcan Trail in Birmingham has officially been opened. The Freshwater Land Trust made the announcement that the Bryant-Jordan Trail Spur was opened to the public Tuesday morning. The 4.62-acre parcel was created after a land donation was made by The Bryant-Jordan Scholar Athlete Foundation Inc. The trail ranges from Beacon […]

The Alabama Forestry Commission is continuing its statewide fire alert. With October historically being Alabama’s driest month, the organization felt that the decision was necessary. “The Fire Alert is not going away until we receive significant precipitation, meaning several inches of rainfall,” State Forester Rick Oates said Wednesday. “Unfortunately, there is no rain in sight, […]

Lake Martin and its surrounding areas are home to a variety of animal species. From supposed alligator sightings to large deer roaming the landscape, the lake is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in all of Alabama. Last week, some boaters got to experience that variety of wildlife first hand. While out on […]