The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website lists 420 species of birds that birdwatchers have a chance to glimpse in the state. The list, composed by the Alabama Ornithological Society, features 178 species that breed in Alabama, with 174 that spend the winter in the warmer climate of Alabama after living in the north in the spring a… read more
The yellowhammer is Alabama's state bird, a bird more commonly known as the northern flicker or the yellow-shafted flicker outside of the southern states in the U.S. The flicker is a member of the woodpecker family, and is the only one… read more
The Alabama Ornithological Society lists some 420 separate species of birds that can be found in the southern state at some point during the year. Of this number, there are over 150 species that reside in Alabama full time, while 178 d… read more
Hartselle is located in northern Alabama but is known as the City of Southern Hospitality and is among the 100 Best Small Towns in America. Hundreds of species of birds call Hartselle home. It is part of Morgan County which is included… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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