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Let’s Run These Streets: Meet the Alchemy Run Crew

“We want a representation of every person that’s in Birmingham in our group,” Graham says. “That’s how people learn from each other. That’s how barriers are broken down.”

Tips for Balancing Work + Life Outside with Kids from an Alabama Mom

Kellie Clark returned home to Alabama and discovered how the outdoors set Alabama apart.

A Climber’s Paradise Right Here in Alabama

Discover the park with one of the world’s most concentrated boulder fields.

The Underground Guide to Caving in Alabama

The best place for a unique caving experience is right here in Alabama. And not just any caving experience. Some of the nation’s most iconic caves are in Alabama.

Surfing the Alabama Waves

The existence of sandy shores flips the perception of Alabama on its head. The next surprise? Alabama has the surf culture to match.

Dive In: Experience Alabama’s Water Wonderland

In February, the Nature Conservancy in Alabama closed a deal with Patagonia and an undisclosed donor to buy and protect America’s Amazon, located in Clarke County, Alabama—an area widely known for its biodiversity and beauty. 

Discover the Great Alabama 650, the Crown Jewel of Paddling

On September 21, a group of elite paddlers will embark on a journey like no other: the world’s longest annual paddle race, The Great Alabama 650.
Birmingham Urban Mountain Pedalers

The Group Behind Maintaining Central Alabama’s Mountain Biking Trails

If you’ve ever heard the breeze rustle through the leaves in the trees of Oak Mountain State Park on a bike ride or felt the sun on your face as you raced down Trussville City Park, you’ve benefited from the work of a group of volunteers—even if you didn’t know it.
LandTrust Alabama

Why an Outdoors Startup Founder And His Family Moved to Alabama

For Alabama landowners, these natural assets represent a unique opportunity to connect with visitors hungry for authentic outdoor experiences. That’s where LandTrust.com and its founder and CEO (and new Alabama resident) Nic De Castro steps in.

How This Shopify Data Engineer Spends his Time Outside in Birmingham 

Ryan Boyer works remotely as a staff data engineer for Shopify, and when he’s not at work, he’s exploring his passions outside and adventuring near Birmingham.

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Connecting Visitors with Birds and Nature in the Black Belt

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In the Wild

Discover North Alabama’s Rails-to-Trails 

Dive deeper into how North Alabama’s trails systems are turning Piedmont into an emerging outdoor recreation destination.

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Tuscaloosa: one of the South’s most underrated outdoor playgrounds

Discover Tuscaloosa’s outdoor adventures and amenities.

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Birmingham is a top metro for young professionals 

The Wall Street Journal names Birmingham among the top five most promising locations to find work for recent college grads.

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DeSoto State Park opens upgraded pool house

Learn more about the newly-opened pool house at DeSoto State Park.

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