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9 Tips for Finishing Your First Ultra

Follow these nine tips to overcome the physical and mental challenges of completing an ultra.

A Parent's Guide to the 100 Alabama Miles Program

Involve your kids in the 100 Alabama Miles program to help them get healthy exercise outdoors.

The 8 Best Spots in Alabama for a First Date

The eight top spots for a first date in Alabama have everything from mountains to waterfalls to wind-swept coastlines, craft breweries and luxurious inns.

7 Tips for Running or Biking at Night

Follow these seven tips to run or bike safely at night.

Map Out Your Year of Adventure in Alabama

Grab your calendar to mark down these top outdoor adventure events and activities across Alabama.

How to Give Back to Alabama’s Outdoor Community

Here are some great ways to support organizations dedicated to protecting your favorite Alabama trails.

10 Great Winter Hikes in Alabama

Here are 10 of the best trails to hike in Alabama this winter.

7 Tips for Introducing Kids to Outdoor Activities

As devices become more integrated into a child’s development, it is more important than ever to make outdoor activity a regular part of life from an early age.

A Guide to Exploring Alabama’s Flagg Mountain

Refurbished cabins and new camping regulations have made Flagg Mountain more accessible to campers.

The 6 Best Downhill Mountain Biking Rides in Alabama

Here are the top spots in Alabama where mountain bikers can get their downhill fix.

The 5 Best Overnight Hikes in Alabama

Don't have much time to get out? Here are five great one-nighter backpacking trips in Alabama.

Exploring Old Cahawba Archaeological Park

Your guide to Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, Alabama's most famous ghost town.

48 Hours of Adventure in Montgomery

Your guide to experiencing Montgomery's great outdoors and rich cultural heritage.

10 Tips for a Successful Family Camping Trip in Alabama

Here are 10 tips for taking a successful, memorable, fun and safe family camping trip.

The 10 Best Places to Eat After Hiking Alabama’s National Forests and Wilderness Areas

From drive-ins to cafes and barbecue joints, these are the best spots to chow down after hiking Alabama's forests and Wilderness areas.

4 Rookie Mistakes Made by First-Time Backpackers

Avoid these rookie mistakes to better enjoy your first backpacking trip.

6 Tips for Planning the Perfect Overnight Canoe Trip in Alabama

Expert advice to ensure that your first overnight canoe trip in Alabama goes smoothly.

Tips for Hikers on Preventing and Treating Blisters

Tips for Hikers on Preventing and Treating Blisters

5 Great Backpacking Trips Within a Day’s Drive of Alabama

Within a day's drive of Alabama you'll find trails that lead to remarkable stony crags, breathtaking panoramic views, and towering waterfalls.

Biking and Camping on the Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga Trails

How to pull off a multi-day biking and camping trip on the paved Silver Comet and Chief Ladiga trails stretching from Georgia to Alabama.

4 Places to Canoe & Kayak Within 1 Hour of Montgomery

Montgomery is within striking distance of some of the finest canoeing and kayaking in Alabama.

A Quick Guide to Treating Bites and Stings

Be prepared treat bites and stings while exploring the outdoors in Alabama.

9 Remarkable CCC Hikes and Sites in Alabama

Cabins, bridges and other structures in Alabama parks reveal the rich history of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

10 Tips for Getting into Road Cycling

Alabama has excellent areas for road cycling, and these tips will help you start your riding obsession quickly and safely.

Take the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge

Challenge yourself to walk, run, bike, or paddle 100 miles in one year.