A Stroll Off the Beaten Path A short distance from the popular Hays Nature Preserve is its lesser known sibling, the Goldsmith-Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Located along the Flint River in southeast Huntsville, the Sanctuary is 375 acres of wetlands and bottomland hardwood forest with scenic clearings and adjacent farmland. With 3 miles of wide, […]
4 Characters You’ll Meet at the Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll For more than a quarter of a century, the Huntsville Pilgrimage Association has organized the annual Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll, their biggest event each year to help fund raise and support their primary purpose: advancing the appreciation and education of Huntsville’s diverse cultural heritage and […]
To the Bat Cave Part of the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge system, Sauta Cave is home to an estimated 300,000-400,000 endangered Gray and Indiana bats. Located on 264 acres of hardwood forest and adjacent to a wide section of Sauty Creek, these bats emerge nightly during the warm seasons and consume a BILLION insects each night. […]
Concerts on the Dock at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment As sultry summer turns into mild fall evenings, Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment continues its annual Concerts on the Dock free Friday night concert series for the 9th year in 2017. Featuring a variety of music styles from local and regional musicians, there is something […]
Need a relaxing summer getaway or stay-cation? Take it to the river at Ditto Landing on the Tennessee River in southern Madison County! Nestled at the confluence of Aldridge Creek and the Tennessee River, Ditto Landing offers 35 shady, quiet camping spots for both tents and RVs with plenty of outdoor activities. Connecting to […]
Creating a beautiful, inviting outdoor space like the Harvest Square Nature Preserve takes passion and dedication. Harvest Square Nature Preserve has been a community effort to bring a small jewel to northern Madison County. Aronov Realty Management donated the 69-acre property to the Land Trust of North Alabama in 2009. With the support of public […]
If you like listening and watching birds, Huntsville has a lot to offer. Madison County alone hosts 3 locations on the North Alabama Birding Trail. Here are locations and tips for Birding in Huntsville & Madison County! Birding in Huntsville & Madison County Monte Sano State Park All 2,140 acres of Monte Sano State […]
Tucked away at the heart of the City of Madison is historic downtown Madison. Once called Madison Station for the 1850s era Memphis and Charleston railway depot built there, the old town, residences and railway tracks are still in use and thriving. Today, downtown Madison is a slice of Southern Americana with delicious food […]
Spring is in the air! Time to get out and enjoy some of our lovely Alabama weather. A picnic is an affordable and fun way to get some family togetherness outdoors. Whether your family likes to picnic in the rough on a blanket or set up in style at a picnic table, we’ve got […]
Huntsville is a city of many wonders. What’s not to like about combining advanced technology, great local food and plenty of outdoor sceneries in one city? When I was asked to choose some of my favorite outdoor spots in honor of the #iHeartHsv campaign, I had a tough time narrowing them down because of all the great options […]