Finding Birmingham’s lost springs. Where are they now?
Sponsored “There is a lot of water under Birmingham – pockets of water and limestone,” states Jim Baggett, the archivist at the Birmingham Public Library.
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20 things to do in Birmingham during Memorial Day Weekend
Don’t have any plans for this weekend? Here’s a list of different events happening in Birmingham this weekend in entertainment, outdoors, family, sports and more.
Boutique hotel, mixed-use development coming to Parkside
New plans are in the works to bring another mixed-use property to Birmingham’s Parkside district. Developers announced this week their plans to build a 140-room boutique hotel, residential units, an entertainment venue as well as retail and studio space. Here’s…
5 hikes on Birmingham’s Red Rock Trail System: including the new section of the High Ore Line Trail
We’ve had some gorgeous weather in Birmingham the last few days. You know what that means–it’s time to get outside before it’s hot and muggy. To make your planning easier, we’ve compiled a list of must-do hikes in and around…
The SEC Baseball Tournament returns to Hoover May 21-26. Here’s everything you need to know about the action-packed event
The SEC Baseball Tournament will return to Hoover May 21-26 as the top 12 SEC teams play for a chance to continue their journey to the College World Series in June. Here are the details, as well as what fun…
7 things to know about building a tiny house from scratch by Bekah Blankenship
By now, who hasn’t heard about tiny houses? Maybe you’ve seen people talking about them on TV. You may even know someone (or, in my case, three other someones), who either have one or are in the process of building…
Don’t miss “Family Camp-Out Night at Railroad Park” this summer, reserve your spot on Monday, May 13
Who needs to camp-out in the Sipsey Wilderness or the Great Smoky Mountains when you can experience urban wildlife and the outdoors on Birmingham’s “front lawn” – Railroad Park.
May flowers, anyone? 17 reasons to visit Birmingham Botanical Gardens now. Win a YP membership!
May 13-19 is National Public Gardens Week! The Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is giving away two free young professional memberships to celebrate the occasion. Visit Bham Now’s instagram for a chance to win.
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Birmingham, here is your guide to the Cahaba lilies. Remember, they start blooming in mid-May
It is on every Birmingham nature lover’s “May bucket list.” The Cahaba lilies.
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7 reasons we’re obsessed with the West Homewood area in Birmingham
Have you checked out West Homewood recently? Well, I hadn’t in a long time and was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled into the cute area around Patriot Park. A quick walk around the block of darling little bungalows, businesses and…
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PHOTOS: Must see murals in Birmingham
It’s no secret Birmingham is home to some beautiful sights—especially when it comes to murals. We compiled all of our past guides and added new murals to make one big list. Here are 50 (and counting) of our favorite murals…
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23 celebrities you don’t want to miss at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am Day Wednesday, May 8
Regions Tradition will once again become the football capital of the South Wednesday, May 8. Many of the south’s legendary coaches and players are set take to the Greystone Golf and Country Club course for the Regions Tradition Pro-Am Day.…
Channel your inner yogi at Shipt Yoga on the Green at Regions Tradition Sunday, May 5
Shipt Yoga on the Green is the perfect way to kick off the Regions Tradition at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Hoover. Come for the yoga featuring Birmingham’s top instructors, stay for the wine (and margs!) at the Wine…
Where to climb within two hours of Birmingham
Now that spring has sprung in Birmingham, you may be thinking about getting active and enjoying the outdoors–have you considered climbing?
Alabama Butterfly Atlas adds new “search by color” feature. Site includes eggs, caterpillars and more
Sara Bright, Birmingham co-author and photographer of the book Butterflies of Alabama informed Bham Now this week that the Alabama Butterfly Atlas has added a new “search by color” feature on their popular nature website.