Joe Cuhaj
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The 10 Best Places to Eat After Hiking Alabama’s National Forests and Wilderness Areas
Birmingham, Mobile, MontgomeryFrom drive-ins to cafes and barbecue joints, these are the best spots to chow down after hiking Alabama's forests and Wilderness areas.
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Your Road Trip Guide to Great Alabama Coffee Shops
Birmingham, Huntsville, MobileAlabama travelers shouldn't settle for a mediocre cup of joe. Instead, visit these unique coffee shops.
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An Insider’s Guide to Mardi Gras in Mobile
MobileWhere to go, what to see and what to avoid at Mardi Gras in Mobile.
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33 Years of Discovering Alabama with Doug Phillips
Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, MontgomeryDr. Doug Phillips, has probably done more than anyone else to raise awareness about protecting the land, water, wildlife, and rural way of life in Alabama.
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A Guide to Lake Guntersville’s Eagle Awareness Weekends
HuntsvilleEagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville include field trips and presentations that offer a close look at these magnificent birds.
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Did You Know You Can Go Snow Skiing in Alabama?
HuntsvilleThe 800-acre Cloudmont Ski Resort and Golf Course sits high atop Alabama's Lookout Mountain in Mentone.
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The Unsung Heroes of Alabama Mountain Biking
Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, MontgomeryHard-working Alabamians give back to mountain biking and the state by volunteering their time and energy to build and maintain trails.
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A Captivating Look at Alabama’s National Forests
Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, MontgomeryAlabama's four national forests make the state one of the most ecologically and geologically diverse areas in the world.
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Forever Wild Succeeds in Preserving Alabama’s Outdoor Treasures
MobileAlabama's Forever Wild Land Trust has been instrumental in preserving wild spaces and encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to explore them.
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An Ode to Alabama’s Great Outdoors
Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, MontgomeryFrom its rivers and mountains to its Gulf Coast, Alabama is not only beautiful, but also ecologically diverse.
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Perdido River Canoe Trail
MobileA fun family friendly day or overnight paddling trip down one of the South's last "high quality free-flowing" blackwater rivers. This beautiful river winds past Atlantic white cedar bogs, countless inlets to explore, and amazing white sandbars where you can stop for lunch, take a swim, or camp overnight.
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Mound Island
MobileIf you're looking for a real wilderness adventure then experience the rain forest-like Mound Island paddle through the second largest river delta in the country, the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. The trip takes you through narrow bayous and sloughs with Spanish moss laden trees lining the banks then arrives at Mound Island the site of an ancient Native American civilization over 5,000 years ago and is now a National Historic Site.
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Jug Lake Loop
MobileAn amazing overnight loop paddle through what many people call "America's Amazon", the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. This loop takes you through a quintessential bayou setting with murky backwaters and bayous and bottom land hardwood swamps as you paddle alongside American alligators and spend the night on a floating campsite in the middle of this amazing wilderness.
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Ron Jones Paddle Trail
MobileOne of the best family friendly float trips in the Mobile area, the Ron Jones Paddle Trail is a 3-mile float trip down a scenic Southern blackwater river where Native Americans once lived and pirates plied the waters. The wide river flows through tupelo and cypress forests as it winds its way to the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.
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Dauphin Island Gulf Paddle
MobileGet ready for some sea kayaking adventure in the Gulf of Mexico on this trip around the south side of Dauphin Island. Highlights of this trip includes the thrill of riding the waves with the salt spray in your face, large pelicans soaring all around you and diving into the blue Gulf waters for a meal, and dolphins swimming close by.
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Splinter Hill Bog
MobileNot technically challenging but still a fun ride through Splinter Hill Bog, a long leaf pine bog with what is described as the most “visually impressive pitcher plant bogs in the world”.
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Little River State Forest
MobileA little hideaway just north of Atmore, Alabama, Little River State Forest offers cyclists in L.A. (Lower Alabama) a chance to pedal on a trail with a little elevation (a couple hundred feet). There are plenty of swales and hills and valleys to climb making the trails here challenging. And the scenery isn’t so bad, either.
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Chickasabogue Park
MobileYou will get a great workout on the 14 miles of trails at Chickasabogue Park. This county managed park has several challenging single track paths for experienced bikers and some easier trails for beginners all with roots, rocks, and swales to navigate.
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Blakeley Historic State Park
MobileA magnificent ride through a mixed hardwood forest and wetlands along the trails of Blakeley Historic State Park. The ride is mainly over wide grass paths but then switches to a narrow dirt path as it winds its way up and down some steep hillsides and across swales, a stream, spring, and swamp over long boardwalks.
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Graham Creek Nature Preserve
MobileGraham Creek Nature Preserve is the perfect getaway for cyclists looking to unwind after a hard day at work or to get a good workout on the preserve’s 7.5 miles of biking trails. Rated as an intermediate trail the path takes you through swamps, pine savannah, past pitcher plant bogs, and crosses streams and low lying muddy area to make it interesting.
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USA Trails
MobileOne of the top mountain biking trail systems on the Alabama Gulf coast, the trails at the University of South Alabama (USA) offer a wide variety of challenges including a few hills, narrow bridge crossings over gullies and swales, and a chance to get up some speed over the otherwise flat terrain.
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Dig Your Toes in the Sand at These 3 Secluded Beaches to Explore Around Mobile
MobileGet off-the-beaten-path at these secluded beaches near Mobile, Alabama, that offer privacy, scenic views and an abundance of natural charm.
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Enjoying South Alabama’s Best Tent Camping This Fall
MobileTake advantage of fall’s cooler temperatures to explore some of Alabama’s best tent camping options near the Gulf Coast.
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4 of the Best Places to Spot Alligators in Lower Alabama
MobileSpotting once-endangered American alligators in the waters around Mobile can make for a fascinating trip—and isn’t as hard as you think.
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Graham Creek
MobileGraham Creek is a remarkable 4-mile out-and-back paddle that snakes its way through a fascinating tidal marsh of mixed hardwoods and pines and offers paddlers a chance to float with alligators, dolphins, and maybe even a manatee.
