Joe Cuhaj
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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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Exploring Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
MontgomeryYour guide to Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, Alabama's most famous ghost town.
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The 5 Best Overnight Hikes in Alabama
Birmingham, Huntsville, MontgomeryDon't have much time to get out? Here are five great one-nighter backpacking trips in Alabama.
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7 Fun in the Sun Memorial Day Events in Alabama
Birmingham, Huntsville, MobileFrom watermelon eating contests to the great Beach Ball Drop, here are seven fun Memorial Day events in Alabama.
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The Inspiring Story of Alabama’s Chinnabee Silent Trail
Birmingham, MontgomeryHere's the story of how a troop of deaf Boy Scouts built Alabama's Chinnabee Silent Trail.
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8 Kid-Friendly Adventures in Huntsville
HuntsvilleFrom scavenger hunts to kayaking to seeing space rockets up close, here are eight kid-friendly adventures in Huntsville.
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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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The Black Warrior Riverkeepers: Keeping A Critical Alabama Watershed Healthy
Birmingham, Huntsville, MontgomeryThe Black Warrior Riverkeepers protect one of Alabama's largest and most important watersheds.
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9 Statewide (Non-Hiking) Trails in Alabama
State of AlabamaThese nine statewide non-hiking trails in Alabama explore everything from barbecue to birds to wine.
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Why Lake Guntersville Should Be Your Next Weekend Vacation
HuntsvilleFrom its excellent water activities to its trails and ziplines, here are several reasons Lake Guntersville should be your next weekend vacation.
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Geo-Caching in Alabama: What It Is and Where to Go
State of AlabamaThis worldwide, outdoor scavenger hunt will have your kids hooked from the first hike.
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7 Glorious Glamping Spots in Alabama
BirminghamIf you love camping but still crave a little extra comfort these sites will get you a more luxurious night in nature than your tent alone can offer.
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13 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe by the Water this Summer
No matter where you spend your summer, if you’re near water, follow these 13 water safety basics.
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What Makes Alabama a Great Tourist Destination for Visitors – and Residents
State of AlabamaFrom its mountains to its beaches, here are several things that make Alabama a great tourist destination for visitors and residents.
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Keeping Mobile Bay and “America’s Amazon” Safe: Mobile Baykeeper
MobileHere's how the Mobile Baykeeper organization protects Alabama's Port City and a delta known as "America's Amazon."
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A Hiking Regimen for Your Dog
State of AlabamaWant your pup to be fit for the trail? Follow this hiking regimen for your dog.
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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.
