Category Fun

Fun things to do/happening around the state of Alabama

Outdoors

Heavy rainfall washes away Alabama’s extreme drought

🌧️ DROUGHT RELIEF: Recent heavy rainfall across the Southeast has eliminated extreme drought conditions across Alabama, bringing significant recovery to the region.

Mary Helene Hall
May 29, 2026

Outdoors, Travel

2 Alabama State Parks earn ‘Leave No Trace’ Gold Standard

🌎 GOLD SITES: Only 6 sites (including Acadia National Park and Shenandoah NP) east of the Mississippi River are Leave No Trace Gold sites. Alabama State Parks has 2!

Pat Byington
May 29, 2026

Outdoors, Uncategorized

New 1,400+ acre Talladega National Forest addition protects wildlife + scenic views

🦌 🌎 WIN FOR CONSERVATION! Talladega National Forest expansion is a victory for wildlife, the Pinhoti Trail and outdoor recreation.

Pat Byington
May 28, 2026

Food, Family, Fun

3 ways to make your next backyard cookout easy with help from Alabama products

🔥BEST BAMA COOKOUTS: Local foods + fast grilling tips = recipe for success. 👇 BuzzPartner

Cindy Hatcher
May 26, 2026

Openings, Business, Outdoors

Popular rural retailer opening 7th Alabama location in Prattville

🎉🚨 OPENING ALERT: Looking for rural lifestyle brands like Carhartt? Or power tools? A family-owned popular rural retailer is coming to Prattville.

Pat Byington
May 26, 2026

Outdoors, Education, Uncategorized

Why is World Fish Migration Day, May 23rd, important for Alabama?

🐟 🌎 Move over migrating birds, butterflies and salmon. Alabama's got some pretty cool migrating fish too! Read why they matter. Celebrate World Fish Migration Day with us!