Bankhead National Forest: Finding Alabama’s Paradise
I sometimes have an aversion to doing things that I feel like I see “everywhere,” or something that “everyone” is…
Planes, overlooks and quarries: Ruffner Mountain
Hidden in the backdrop of downtown Birmingham, next to I-59 and the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International airport, is Ruffner Mountain, a public…
Lost Creek: Caving in the Southeast
When I say the word “cave,” a person could pull from an endless amount of imagery from the world. From…
Exploring Alabama’s tallest peak at Cheaha State Park
I’m not sure how I haven’t written about this park yet. I’m talking about the tallest point in Alabama, the…
Adventuring outside Alabama: The Great Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains, found in the Southeast, are some of the oldest mountains in the world. They’re a seemingly…
June at the 4H Center
This Longleaf Hiker is a little different. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a lot of time to explore Alabama during June.…
Fly fishing the Alabama Sipsey Fork
Fishing in Alabama is as synonymous with the state as football. Fishing for bass, catfish, brim, bluegill, crappie in Lay…
Boulders and sandstone: A day at Moss Rock Preserve
What do Little River Canyon and Moss Rock Preserve have in common? Sure, they’re all sites for different parks and…
Alabama’s sole National Preserve: Little River Canyon
I love the Southeast and the Appalachian region. It’s where I’ve grown up and where I’ve fallen in love with…
Botanical wonderland: Kathy Stiles Freeland Glades
Sweet home Alabama, a place where you can witness one of the greatest football rivalries in the U.S., where you…