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In 1997, joined by a diverse coalition, the Alabama Environmental Council (AEC) designated 10 Alabama Natural Wonders.
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Waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, a beautiful river and amazing views—Little River Canyon has it all. And it’s less than two hours from Birmingham, y’all. I am thrilled to share more about one of my favorite places in Alabama. Here are just a few reasons why you should check out Little River Canyon ASAP.
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Now that spring has sprung in Birmingham, you may be thinking about getting active and enjoying the outdoors–have you considered climbing?
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Welcome to the Bham Now Nature Roundup for the week of November 24.
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Over the past month, Bham Now published two installments about Alabama’s biodiversity.
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This past Saturday, friends and families celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Little Canyon National Preserve at the Jacksonville State University Canyon Center in Fort Payne, Alabama. Established by an Act of Congress on October 24th, 1992, the Preserve is Alabama’s only National Park unit dedicated to a natural area.
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This upcoming Saturday, October 21st, people throughout the South will travel to Little River Canyon National Preserve to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the park.
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According to the National Park Service (NPS), visitation at the Little River Canyon National Preserve nearly doubled in 2016.
Park visitation was over 462,703 in 2016 compared to 248,137 visitors in 2015. The 86% jump in attendance occurred primarily because the NPS increased its efforts to more accurately count visits to the park.
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Absolutely stunning. This satellite photo was posted on October 22nd by the National Weather Service showing the impact of last week’s Little River Canyon wildfire near Martha’s Falls.
Here are on-the- ground photos by WHNT News 19. The wildfire was contained to about 350 acres.
What’s the old saying – “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Little River Falls, one of Alabama’s most iconic waterfalls, has disappeared as a result of the extreme drought of 2016.
News Stories
WSFA – Ken Hare’s Natural Alabama: Natural Alabama Needs to pass Amendment 2
al.com – Alabama Rivers Alliance Executive Director named in al.com’s 2016 Women Who Shape the State
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