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 […]
This is part two of an iHeartHsv series on winter hiking options in Huntsville/Madison County. Read part one on winter hiking at Hays Nature Preserve here. Winter is one of the BEST times to get out of the house and into nature in Huntsville! With our mild winters, we can enjoy the outdoors all season long. After the […]
This is part one, in a two part series, on winter hiking options in Huntsville/Madison County. Read part two on winter hiking at Green Mountain at Madison County Nature Trail here. Winter has arrived and there’s no better time to lace up your hiking shoes or pump up the bike tires and get outdoors in […]
*Editor’s note: Dates, times, and other relevant event information has been updated in this blog to accurately reflect 2017 activities. Fall is in the air: light jackets, apple cider, pumpkin everything and scarecrows! In the months of September and October, the Huntsville Botanical Garden puts those scarecrows front and center on the Scarecrow […]
Pottery by Stacy Morgan The 15th Annual Monte Sano Art Festival There’s a hint of chill in the air and the leaves are just starting to turn: that means it’s time for the Monte Sano Art […]
Flint River floating Go with the flow and visit the Flint River located on the east side of Huntsville. Much of the Flint River is a safe, lazy river suitable for paddlers of all ages and skill levels. If you have your own kayaks and can shuttle paddlers, there are several good spots to hop in along […]