Outdoor Activities

13+ hour, 45+ min ago   (558+ words) Spending time in nature has been proven again and again to provide benefits to physical, mental and spiritual health, which is why projects like the Fort Morgan Trail extension are so important to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (77+ words) The 10 categories are: Winning images will be featured online and will also travel the state as part of an exhibit at various venues during 2027. Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected]....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (373+ words) Alabama’s Gulf Coast has 4.4 more miles of trail for walkers, runners and cyclists following the completion of a $5.6 million extension of the Fort Morgan Trail at Gulf State Park. Community leaders, elected officials and Alabama State Parks staff marked the…...

2+ week, 11+ hour ago   (474+ words) One of North Alabama’s biggest fall traditions is getting even bigger this year, with Cullman Oktoberfest expanding to four days of German food, music and festivities in the heart of downtown. The 44th annual Cullman Oktoberfest returns Oct. 1-4, with Sunday activities…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago   (977+ words) When hunting and fishing licenses for the 2026-2027 seasons become available Monday, buyers will be able to purchase their licenses through a new, updated license system. The new My Outdoor Alabama system will be available by going directly to www.myoutdooralabama....

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (62+ words) A suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County is dealing with destructive—and unwelcome—visitors, as wild hogs continue to root through residential lawns during daylight hours. FOX 26's MeKenna Earnhart has more. A suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County is dealing with…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (278+ words) Horst described the 67-pound catfish as “a doozy of a fish.” She said she first discovered Alabama’s renowned catfishing opportunities while visiting her sister, who previously lived in Atmore. Although it was only her second-ever noodling trip, she said the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (891+ words) The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo markets itself as the largest fishing tournament in the world. And while it's a beloved tradition for many on the Gulf Coast, others are critical of the revived practice of catching and dissecting sharks…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1196+ words) With catfish living in almost all of the freshwater streams, creeks, rivers and reservoirs in Alabama, the Alabama Tourism Department decided it was time to honor this ubiquitous species to officially open the Alabama Catfish Trail. At a kickoff event…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (189+ words) The Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is one of the most anticipated events every single year on the Gulf Coast and brings thousands of folks out to fish, spectate and enjoy the Dauphin Island scenery. In this year’s edition — which…...