The weather is heating up, which means it’s time for outdoor adventures. We’ve previously told you why Birmingham is a paddler’s paradise, and now we’re back to let you know how you can get in on it.
A year into the pandemic, and I think we’re all looking forward to taking an in-person vacation. While the vaccine efforts are ramping up, it’s still safest to keep your vacay virtual. Keep reading to see seven ways to enjoy…
Did you see the smoke coming from Oak Mountain State Park (OMSP) right off I-65 yesterday? Don’t worry, the park was not in danger. In fact, it was a “good fire.”
Don’t you love it when a new blog by a respected scientist makes an announcement that makes you proud to live in Alabama. Earlier this week, according to the first post in his new blog, Birmingham-Southern College professor Dr. Scot…
Dinosaurs take over Alabama Adventure and Splash Adventure in Bessemer, February 26-March 7, during Jurassic Quest—an exciting drive-thru dinosaur adventure. For a rawrin’ good time, read on to learn more about this event and how to purchase tickets.
Alabama Audubon takes bird window collisions seriously. It is tragic and preventable.
While we stay inside and watch the snow tumble down today, I doubt I’m the only one dreaming of running through the woods on a sunny spring day. So to warm up (if only in my head), here are nine…
A few months ago I received a request to write about the owls that live in the Magic City. The expert I consulted was Anne Miller, the founder of the Alabama Wildlife Center and recent recipient of the Alabama Audubon…
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ABC News 33/40 published an article on a WalletHub study saying that Birmingham ranks as the ninth worst city to live in for an active lifestyle. Yikes. However, no one knows working out in Birmingham better than us. So what…
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Primitive. Ancient. Rare. These are the words that best describe Alabama’s three species of sturgeon, a fish that dates back 245 million years in fossil records. It’s likely that you’ve never heard of a sturgeon, much less seen one.
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In our first story about animals returning to Alabama, we learned about black bears making a comeback in Northeast Alabama near Little River Canyon and Lookout Mountain area. In this, our second installment, we explore efforts to preserve and restore…
This time of the year is full of all kinds of magic in Birmingham. From watching the tree lightings around town to crunching on ginkgo leaves, there’s something beautiful around every corner. There’s no place in town more magical than…
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Let me introduce you to four male black bear cubs who reside near the Little River Canyon National Preserve. Say hello to Pea Eye, Newt, Gus and Blue Duck.
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If you haven’t noticed, winter birds are slowly arriving in Birmingham these days.
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Move over ghosts and goblins—spiders in Alabama can be even spookier than imaginary creatures. We reached out to Dr. Drew Hataway, an arachnologist at Samford University, to find out about 9 of the spookiest spiders you can find in the…
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