In eastern Madison County near the small town of Gurley, the 310-acre Keel Mountain Preserve is a Nature Conservancy property that exists solely to protect the endangered Morefield’s Leather Flower…
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Throwing axes at a target conjures up images the Last of the Mohicans, Ivar the Boneless stepping off a long ship, and lumberjack competitions, but it’s a modern sport suitable for teens and older…
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Go with the flow and kayak the Flint River located on the east side of Huntsville, Alabama. Much of the Flint River is a safe, lazy river suitable for paddlers of all ages and skill levels. If you…
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If you are looking to explore a few other areas of North Alabama's great outdoors, almost 30 minutes outside of Huntsville you can find a nature preserve that's perfect for hiking and birding. Roy…
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Cradled around the beautiful clean waters of Bethel Spring, North Alabama’s newest public nature preserve is another property brought to us by the Land Trust of North Alabama. Bethel Spring Nature…
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Once nearly driven to extinction, the Bald Eagle has rebounded to healthy populations and is a winter visitor to North Alabama, with about 100-150 birds in residence each year. Standing up to 42” tall…
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Not sure when to visit Huntsville? Hopefully this guide to some of our monthly highlights and recommend activities will pinpoint your perfect time of year to check out all our region has to offer…
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Since 1948 Tate Farms Cotton Pickin’ Pumpkin Patch has offered wholesome outdoor fall fun for the Huntsville area. Tate Farms isn’t just a pumpkin and gourd patch: it’s a working farm growing cotton…
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There’s something about a pub and a pint that conjures images of a clean-cut barkeep with a cheerful greeting and a cocky grin that invites you to sit at the bar. A creamy brown ale on draft, or…
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What do the US Space and Rocket Center, Campus No. 805, Lowe Mill, Burritt on the Mountain and the Huntsville Botanical Garden all have in common? They are some of the great attractions in Madison…
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The Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Center® and the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau are temporarily located at 132 Holmes Avenue NW.
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