🏆 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.
🤿 SWIMMING HOLES: Cool off during the final days of summer at one of Alabama's natural waterways.
⭐️ WORLD'S LONGEST YARD SALE: The annual event is this weekend with several Alabama locations including major stops with 40+ vendors at each.
⛱️ PARADISE LAZY RIVER: The Cullman water park has a new addition for your late-summer weekends.
🐦 BLACK BELT BIRDING: The annual festival has been recognized as the official Black Belt Signature Event.
🐻 Here's why bears are showing up in Alabama neighborhoods this summer.
🐻 BEAR SPOTTING: A very curious bear has become a social media star since he was seen walking around Shelby County.
🎤🎶 AUGUST CONCERTS: Live music fans have plenty of options across Alabama as the summer season starts to wrap up.
🌊 🚣 Looking for ways to cool down in the Alabama summer heat? Find out different places to tube near your town.
🐟 FISHIEST RIVER IN AMERICA: The Cahaba River hosts 135 different species of fish, earning the unique label from Nat Geo.