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Nov 16, 2023

Water Parks in Alabama

Alabama Splash Adventure

Water Parks in Alabama follow the tradition of all the other parks in the nation, as they can go by other names.

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Oct 02, 2023

The Beaches of Alabama

Gulf Shores Beaches

The Beaches of Alabama are some of the most pristine and beautiful in the entire country for one major reason: the coastal geology of the State.

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Aug 08, 2023

The Lewis Smith Dam and Lake

Overhead View of Lewis Smith Dam and Lake

The Lewis Smith Dam and Lake is one of the most popular attractions in the State of Alabama for one simple reason: its location.

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Aug 07, 2023

Mitchell Lake and Dam

Old Picture of Mitchell Dam

Mitchell Lake and Dam was named for the former President of Alabama Power, James Mitchell.

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Aug 04, 2023

The Wilson Dam and Reservoir

Wilson Dam and Reservoir

The Wilson Dam and Reservoir is one of the most unique of all the structures in the State for one very simple reason; the reason for being built in the first place.

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Aug 03, 2023

Weiss Dam and Lake

Overhead View of Weiss Dam

Weiss Dam and Lake are very unique to the power system of Alabama Power for one simple reason; the spillway gates are about four miles from powerhouse.

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Jul 21, 2023

Alabama Football

Alabama-Auburn Game

Alabama Football is one of the most storied programs in all of college football, and it shows no signs of slowing down.

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Jul 06, 2023

The Guntersville Dam

Lake Guntersville Dam

The Guntersville Dam is one of the three hydroelectric structures on the Tennessee River.

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May 22, 2023

Dams in Alabama

Lake Gunterson

There are 16 major Dams in Alabama and numerous smaller ones, and they play a vital role in the state’s power system as well as numerous other major functions.

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Aug 03, 2022

College Football in Alabama

Alabama Football Entering the Field

College football in Alabama is by far and away the most popular sport in the State, and residents fully understand this.

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Aug 01, 2022

Millers Pottery

pottery

Millers Pottery is not only one of the few remaining potteries in Alabama, but also one of the few remaining in the entire country.

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Jul 29, 2022

The Montgomery Zoo

sign at Montgomery zoo

The Montgomery Zoo has gone through numerous changes since its beginning in the 1935, when it was known as the Oak Park Zoo.

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Jul 28, 2022

Popes Tavern Museum

popes museum sing

Popes Tavern Museum is one of the area’s oldest buildings and was once a stagecoach stop as well as a tavern and inn.

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Jul 26, 2022

The North Alabama Birding Trail

sign at north Alabama birding

The North Alabama Birding Trail is made up of 50 different sites located in eleven different counties, and the scenery you will see is gorgeous.

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Jul 24, 2022

Blakeley State Park

bridge

Blakeley State Park sets on the beautiful Tensaw River, near the town of Spanish Fort in Baldwin County.

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