This is the first in a series called “Ancient Alabama,” examining the natural forces that made Alabama what it is over the past 500 million years, and how those forces still shape the state today.

Fewer than 500 people live in Mentone, and for most of the year the town runs on porch time, a scattering of art studios and ...

Between those two landscapes lie hardwood forests, winding rivers, whitewater rapids, nationally recognized bike trails, ...

If your idea of a wonderful vacation is hiking a mountain trail, paddling a canoe or camping under the stars, Alabama has the perfect destination for you. That’s the word from Only in Your State, a ...

NORRIS, Tenn., Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Alabama Mountain Lakes region of the Tennessee River Valley has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first destination in Alabama to ...

WEOGUFKA, Ala.—At first glance, the oldest known tree in Alabama doesn’t look like much. If anything, it seems a bit like a 40-foot version of Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree, sparse branches twisting ...

Relaxation in travel isn’t just about spas or packed resorts; it's also found in quiet mornings, mountain air and unhurried small towns. The sense of ease is exactly what World Atlas captured in its ...