Hi, my name is Drew Aultman. In the fall I will be a senior at the University of Alabama, but I am currently spending the summer in Grant with my family. I want to tell you about the great time I had at a recent concert.
Scrolling on Facebook one day, I saw that the Sand Mountain Amphitheater was hosting T.I. and Waka Flocka Flame. What?! I...
All the Ways to Stay at Lake Guntersville
Here at Lake Guntersville, we got the hospitality that will keep you always coming back for more. And luckily for you, we have several ways for you to book a room or pitch a tent when you come to #explorelakeguntersville. You can choose straight up primitive or be more luxurious with a spa. Regardless of how you choose to lay your head down, we...
Discover the 5 Museums around Lake Guntersville
The history is rich in our area. From the Native Americans’ homeplace to the flooding of the lake, there’s a lot to tell about this area. Thankfully, we have several museums around Lake Guntersville that help tell our unique and captivating story. Grab your cameras and thinking caps, because here are the five museums you must visit when...
Celebrate the Year of Alabama Birding at Lake Guntersville
The Alabama Tourism Department dedicated 2023 the ‘Year of Alabama Birding’ and we definitely have the birds! From eagles to cranes to ducks and a ton more in between. There are plenty of reasons why to visit Lake Guntersville during the Year of Alabama Birding.
Bald Eagle’s...
Come Soar With Us During Eagle Awareness Weekends in Guntersville
Eagle Awareness Weekends are back for their 38th year with more exciting programs about our favorite birds of prey. Lake Guntersville State Park will host three exciting weekends beginning on January 19 followed by the weekend of January 26 and lastly the weekend of February 2. Packages are available, and more information can be found here.
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3 Reasons to Glide Over to Sand Mountain Skate
Albertville’s Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater has opened North Alabama’s largest real ice skating rink to celebrate some holiday cheer. You can have the perfect holiday outing to make memories that will last a lifetime. Here are three reasons why you should grab your scarf, gloves and a warm jacket and head to Albertville soon!
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Experience Christmas Magic at Santa in the Village
Featured Image by: Robert Posey
Christmas is approaching at Alabama’s Great Natural Attraction, and we have the perfect idea to spend time with your family here. Santa in the Village is hosted at Arab Historic Village and offers the perfect Christmas experience for everyone. Santa in the Village is every Friday and Saturday night starting...
6 Places to See Fall Foliage Near Lake Guntersville
It’s that time of the year where the trees begin to change, and the colors paint a new picture. Not many people think about Alabama for fall foliage, but we are blessed with some stunning oranges, yellows and reds. Now is the perfect time to get outside, and the colors are just about right. Here are six places where you can see the leaves...
Catch Your First Fish on Lake Guntersville
Catching your first fish is a feat of its own but catching your first fish on Alabama’s largest lake known for its impeccable fishing is an exciting moment that your child will remember forever.
Fishing is a pastime enjoyed by many across the U.S. and the passion for it always started with that first catch. Children are often impatient,...
5 Reasons Why You Need to be at the Boaz Harvest Festival
If you are looking for the ultimate fall festival in Alabama, then look no further than the Boaz Harvest Festival in northeast Alabama. The Boaz Harvest Festival is one of the longest running festivals in our area. And in 2024 it is celebrating 60 years! It kicks off the Fall season and is a ton of fun for anyone who comes. There are so many reasons...