Hays Nature Preserve has always been a place where children of all ages and abilities are welcome. With more than 500 acres, including the greenways and Terrame Natural Playground, it’s easy to see…
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When the sunny days of summer (or spring or fall) arrive, it’s a great time to head to South Huntsville to enjoy the outdoors and some self-reflective introspection. Why the self-reflection? Because…
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While Huntsville is full of science, rockets, art, history, and more, the farming community is still strong with several crops you can pick year round. Explore where you can pick blueberries and…
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What do the US Space and Rocket Center, Campus 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 County…
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Strawberry Season in the South Nothing beats the first warm, sunny days of spring to thaw out our bones and hearts, and with them comes the first cultivated fruit crop of the season: strawberries. If…
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Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve Adds Even More Free Fun Whether it’s your first year or you’ve attended many times, it’s the perfect year to check out Earth Day at Hays Nature Preserve . The free…
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Every Season is a Hays Nature Preserve Season Many people think about hiking and playing at the J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve when Spring breaks or the leaves are changing but every season is…
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Hey dogs, got your leash and bowl packed for a vacation in Alabama? Be sure to bring your paws to Madison County where you can indulge your wild side or your belly, both in the same day! Click here…
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A fall chill is in the air, but this is still the sunny South. Winter arrives reluctantly and usually stays mild, so we don’t hibernate in Madison County! There are lots of things to do all winter in…
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A Hike Back in Time Among the trees on Monte Sano’s southern slope is a natural spring that marks the spot where the Civil War officially ended in North Alabama. Trough Springs, located along Trough…
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