Great Southeast Pollinator Census is August 21-22: How you can get involved
🐝 POLLINATOR CENSUS: The annual science project is citizen-driven where you can submit findings from backyards + community spaces.
Category Outdoors
Alabama conservation commissioner Chris Blankenship named Conservationist of the Year
🏆 Commissioner Chris Blankenship was named Conservationist of the Year — here's a look at what he (and 10 other honorees) have accomplished for Alabama's wildlife and wild places.
10 Alabama swimming holes to find before the end of summer
🤿 SWIMMING HOLES: Cool off during the final days of summer at one of Alabama's natural waterways.
8 Alabama stops to visit at annual World’s Longest Yard Sale
⭐️ WORLD'S LONGEST YARD SALE: The annual event is this weekend with several Alabama locations including major stops with 40+ vendors at each.
Cullman water park opens new lazy river expansion
⛱️ PARADISE LAZY RIVER: The Cullman water park has a new addition for your late-summer weekends.
Black Belt Birding Festival becomes first official “Black Belt Signature Event”
🐦 BLACK BELT BIRDING: The annual festival has been recognized as the official Black Belt Signature Event.
Seen a black bear roaming in Alabama this summer? Wildlife experts say it’s completely normal
🐻 Here's why bears are showing up in Alabama neighborhoods this summer.
Central Alabama bear sighting is this summer’s social media sensation
🐻 BEAR SPOTTING: A very curious bear has become a social media star since he was seen walking around Shelby County.
Ella Langley, 5 Seconds of Summer + 13 other Alabama concerts to check out in August
🎤🎶 AUGUST CONCERTS: Live music fans have plenty of options across Alabama as the summer season starts to wrap up.
11 Alabama waterways to explore before the end of the summer
🌊 🚣 Looking for ways to cool down in the Alabama summer heat? Find out different places to tube near your town.