90-degree heat returns with new record highs possible across Alabama
☀️ RECORD HEAT POSSIBLE: Per usual in Alabama, fall is taking a short break this week as 90-degree heat is expected across the state.
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Singing River Trail opens a mile of new trail development
🌿 SINGING RIVER TRAIL: A mile of new development has been added to the trail in Gurley!
#SingingRiver Trail #NorthAL
Get expert birding advice at the FREE Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival—Oct. 24
🐥LEARN ABOUT BIRDS + ALABAMA WILDLIFE: The Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 24! Enjoy a day of activities, including a seminar by the AWF + Alabama Audubon on our state's incredible bird diversity.
Gadsden secures $822K grant for new splash pad, park upgrades
🌊 NEW SPLASH PAD: Gadsden has secured funds to create a new splash pad at Joseph T. Robinson Park.
Beau’s Law goes into effect Oct. 1: What it means for outdoor pets
🐶 BEAU'S LAW: The new legislation goes into effect Thursday, requiring proper shelter, leashing and resources for outdoor pets.
Eufaula listed among ‘most overlooked towns’ in the country
⭐️ EUFAULA RECOGNIZED: The city was recently named among 9 of the most overlooked towns across the country. Find out why it made the cut.
10 Alabama pumpkin patches to explore this fall
🎃 ALABAMA PUMPKIN PATCHES: Plan your next fall adventure for one of these 10 pumpkin patches across the state.
How to see the nation’s longest paddle race here in Alabama, Oct. 3-13, 2026
🚣 NATION'S LONGEST PADDLE RACE RETURNS OCT. 3-13! How to follow The Great Alabama 650 + cheer on 32 paddlers from around the world as they tackle our waterways. BuzzPartner
20 fall festivals you won’t want to miss in Alabama
Alabama is packed with fun ways to welcome fall. 🍂 We rounded up 20 festivals across the state featuring food, music, arts, family fun + plenty of fall vibes.
6 Renaissance Faires to experience across Alabama
🛡️🎟️⚔️ ALABAMA REN FAIRES: Renaissance Faire season is almost here. Check out one of these six festivals across the state to explore in the coming months.