Huntsville, AL Adventure Stories | RootsRated

How One Group Brought Mountain Biking to Northern Alabama

The Huntsville chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycling Association has been instrumental in bringing mountain biking to northern Alabama.

The Story Behind One of Alabama's Most Popular Crags

An inside look at Huntsville, Alabama's popular Yellow Bluff climbing crag, including a tick list of some of the more famous sport and trad routes.

How to Explore Huntsville By Bike

With surprisingly extensive routes available for every type of rider in the area, here's how to explore Huntsville by bike.

Is Turkeyfoot Falls the Best Spot in Bankhead National Forest?

Turkeyfoot Falls offers all the best aspects of Bankhead National Forest's beautiful Sipsey Wilderness—bluffs, caverns, and crystal clear streams all rolled into one.

Spring Hiking at Huntsville's Monte Sano Mountain

The perimeter loops trails at Huntsville's famous Monte Sano Mountain are perfect for exploring in early spring, when the waterfalls are rushing and the bluffs are unclothed.

A Glimpse into the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

Most people know the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge for being a birding paradise, but it's also a hiking and paddling sanctuary for those lucky enough to visit.