The city of Anniston in Calhoun County, Alabama has been involved in some of the country’s most historic events. The city’s iron furnaces on which the industry relied, were destroyed by the Union cavalry during the American Civil War. The US Army set up training camps nearby during WWI and WWII, and during the Civil …
There is just short of 80,000 miles of rivers and streams in Alabama. The water helps to enhance the scenic nature of the state, with waterfalls particularly adding to the natural beauty away from the towns and cities. With a huge number of lovely day trips available for families wanting time out in the fresh …
The charming city of Gadsden lies on the banks of Coosa River in northeast Alabama. In the 19th century, it was an important shipping center and economic hub for tire, rubber and steel companies. Today, remnants of these industries still remain, however, the city is better known for its welcoming atmosphere, parks, lakes and gardens. …
In the northwest corner of Alabama lies the historic city of Florence. It’s part of a region known as The Shoals – four close-knit cities incorporating Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals. It may be world’s away from its Tuscan counterpart, but make no mistake, Florence, Alabama has its own unique brand of southern charm. …
Birmingham is the largest and most populous city in the state of Alabama, and while its grey exterior and long association with coal and iron works fail to hide its relatively new history as a huge, southern industrial centre, recent developments have begun to turn this large city into a cultural centre in its own …
It’s a state that’s rich in natural parks, scenic mountains, miles of white Gulf beaches, culture and, most notably, civil rights history, making it surprising to discover that Alabama is one the least visited states in America. Buck the trend and make this beautiful and diverse American state next on your bucket list. For visitors …
Sandwiched between Mississippi and Georgia in the southeast of the United States of America is Alabama, and sweet home Alabama it may well become for you! Homely and cozy as the state may be, Alabama has a rich and varied history and is home to landmarks from the American Civil Rights Movement to explore. If …
Located in the southern part of the United States, the state of Alabama is so-called after a native American tribe by the same name. The state is well-known for its landmarks dating back to the American Civil Rights Movement, beautiful landscape, and over 1,500 miles of inland waterways. Also known as the Yellowhammer state because …
Over three percent of the state of Alabama is made up of water. In fact, it is home to one of the longest navigational waterways in the country. The state is also made up of mountains, valleys, streams, rivers and lakes. There are over 100 lakes spread across Alabama, many of which are relaxing vacation …
When most travelers visit the Southern United States, they don’t often first think to go to Alabama. More often than not, they’re interested in heading to somewhere urban like Miami. However, this is actually a pretty great spot to visit. After all, there’s a reason they call it Sweet Home Alabama! Welcome to the Heart …