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How Time Outside Helps AL Pros Work Better

For Alabama employees, work-life balance can look like time outside. The best part? Time outside boosts productivity, too.

Dive In: Experience Alabama’s Water Wonderland

In February, the Nature Conservancy in Alabama closed a deal with Patagonia and an undisclosed donor to buy and protect America’s Amazon, located in Clarke County, Alabama—an area widely known for its biodiversity and beauty. 

A Climber’s Paradise Right Here in Alabama

Discover the park with one of the world’s most concentrated boulder fields.

Tips for Balancing Work + Life Outside with Kids from an Alabama Mom

Kellie Clark returned home to Alabama and discovered how the outdoors set Alabama apart.

Discover the Great Alabama 650, the Crown Jewel of Paddling

On September 21, a group of elite paddlers will embark on a journey like no other: the world’s longest annual paddle race, The Great Alabama 650.

The Underground Guide to Caving in Alabama

The best place for a unique caving experience is right here in Alabama. And not just any caving experience. Some of the nation’s most iconic caves are in Alabama.

8 Exciting Outdoor Festivals This Summer in Alabama

From food festivals to concerts, you’ll find the perfect event this summer.

Top Tips for Camping in Alabama

As fall rounds the corner in Alabama, the perfect camping weather arrives. Our diverse landscapes and scenic beauty make it a prime destination for enthusiasts.

8 Tips for Hiking in Alabama From an Alabamian

Before you hike, here are must-know tips—especially if it’s your first time on the trails.

Gulf State Park: Changing the World with Sustainable Tourism

With nine different ecosystems and as one of the state’s original state parks, Gulf State Park has quickly become a mecca of sustainability—implementing practices that are environmentally conscious and setting the standard for sustainability across the globe.

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Connecting Visitors with Birds and Nature in the Black Belt

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    Let’s Run These Streets: Meet the Alchemy Run Crew

    “We want a representation of every person that’s in Birmingham in our group,” Graham says. “That’s how people learn from each other. That’s how barriers are broken down.”

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Stories from the Trail: Richard Martin

Meet Richard Martin, a local historian and preservationist behind the Richard Martin Trail, part of the Rails-to-Trails network.

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Desoto State Park is Called a “Mini Yosemite”

Find out why a national publication compared the beloved DeSoto State Park to Yosemite National Park.

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Why You Should Hike the Sipsey Wilderness

Garden & Gun dives into what sets Alabama’s Sipsey Wilderness apart.

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715 Acres Added to Flagg Mountain

The Nature Conservancy has added 715 acres of land along the Fenvkvcēkv Creek, further preserving acres of montane longleaf pines.

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