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Brushy Lake Campground
BirminghamBrushy Lake camping is by far the most primitive on our list outside of backcountry sites. This site is for folks looking to get away.
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Tannehill Camping
BirminghamTannehill State Park is chock-full of fascinating history and excellent camping opportunities. Definitely worth a visit from the entire family.
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Levite Jewish Community Center (LJCC) Mountain Biking
BirminghamThe LJCC offers mountain bikers a really quick, convenient, lung-busting 5-mile trail, only minutes from downtown. Perfect for a lunchtime ride.
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Walls of Jericho
BirminghamBackpacking and hiking in the Walls of Jericho area may be strenuous and feature some steep climbs and descents, but the canyons, caves, and natural rock amphitheaters make it all worth the effort.
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5 Tips for Tri-Training in Birmingham
BirminghamEven though fall can be hectic, it’s actually a lovely time to train for a triathlon. Here are a few tips and training spots to inspire your next race.
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Four Birmingham Lakes for the Bucket List
BirminghamAlabama is blessed with some of the best recreational lakes in the country, and 4 of the very best are near Birmingham.
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Insider's Guide to a weekend in Birmingham
BirminghamReady for a fun and adventurous weekend in Birmingham? Here’s RootsRated’s recommendations for packing in as much excitement, good meals, and refreshing beverages as you can between a Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
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Alabama's Mountain of Health
BirminghamRising 1,600 feet above the foothills of northeast Alabama, Monte Sano, the name means “mountain of health” in Spanish, is an oasis of big views, slightly cooler temperatures, and fun summer activities
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Alabama Mountain Biking
BirminghamAlabama isn't necessarily known for its mountain biking, but the Dixie singletrack that it has to offer is surprisingly distinct and awesome.
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10 Triathlon Tips
BirminghamTriathlon season is in full swing. With a number of great races coming up around Birmingham, including the beginner-friendly Buster Britton T ...
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Alabama’s Extreme First Lady
BirminghamAlabama's First Lady, Dianne Bentley, was not content with blowing out a few candles on a commemorative cake. Instead, she created a bucket list so that she could experience all the best from AL's state parks.
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Birmingham’s Caver
BirminghamAaaron Atz has been fascinated by caves since he was a very young child; now he is recognized as Birmingham's Caver.
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It’s Lily Season
BirminghamEvery summer in Alabama's Cahaba River, it's lily season, with hundreds of people visiting for one of the most famous blooms in the region.
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School's Out!
BirminghamSchool's out for the summer, which means it's the season for summer camps in the Birmingham area, and luckily, there are some great options.
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Varsity Bikes
BirminghamIn a traditionally "football" state, Alabama is now turning its attention to a new kind of high school sport: mountain biking.
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Red Mountain Park
BirminghamOnly minutes from downtown, Red Mountain Park features plenty of history and adventure, with great hiking, trail running, and mountain biking.
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Cahaba River
BirminghamThis is a three season, day-long paddle trip with an annual highlight of "lily season" which lasts from May to June.
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Oak Mountain Flat Water Paddling
BirminghamThere are a few different lakes at Oak Mountain State Park, and they all offer great flat water paddling, no matter what vessel you choose.
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Oak Mountain Hiking
BirminghamOak Mountain State Park features about 50-miles of trails ranging in difficulty, mileage, and scenery. It's very easy to find a route (or combine routes) that suits you best.
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Sipsey River Paddle
BirminghamThe Sipsey River is a stunningly beautiful body of water with many of years of history, and great options for recreational adventures.
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Little River Canyon
BirminghamLittle River Canyon is easily one of the most beautiful outdoor destinations in the Birmingham area, affording excellent hiking, challenging whitewater and climbing, and one of the best swimming holes in the country.