tourism

ALABAMA TOURISM 

Bankhead National Forest

Why is it named that? It is also called "The Land of a Thousand Waterfalls". Where is it? It is located in northwest Alabama. Why is it important? People can splash in the creeks of Sipsey Wilderness area. It is the largest wilderness area in the state. What kind of trees are there? Alabama's biggest trees live in this wilderness. It is more than 500 years old.

Bankhead National Forest is called the land of a thousand waterfalls. But don't try to count them. It is more fun to go hiking. The William B. Bankhead National Forest covers portions of Lawrence, Franklin, and Winston Counties. The forest spans nearly 200,000 acres and include four recreational areas with opportunities for hiking, camping, swimming, and horseback riding. The canyons with their cool mist are

by Erick



Bellingrath Gardens
Bellingrath Gardens is 307 years old. It is beautiful because it has many beautiful flowers. There are old homes there. There are different kinds of flowers, such as azaleas and roses, lilies, chrysanthemums, and poinsettias. It is located by Gulf Shores.

by Hannah 



Birmingham
Where is Birmingham? Birmingham is in west Alabama Where was the Birmingham civil rights? it was in a museum in the center of Birmingham When did the civil rights movement first start? Birmingham started in 1956-1963. Who help Montgomery to fight the Civil rights? it was Birmingham Who became a big steeler? Stan Jones O'Neal

by Maura 

Dauphin Island
A town in Mobile County, Alabama United States, located on a barrier island also named Dauphin Island. The population was 1,371 at the 2000 census. It is included in with Mobile. It was named after Louis XIV's great-grandson and heir, the Dauphin.

Dauphin Island is home to Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, the Estuarium public aquariums. There are also several restaurants an airport, boat ramps, a large public pier, new condominium developments, historic sites.

by Christy


 DeSoto Caverns  The burial was discovered in 1965 by a team of archaeologists from the University of Alabama. 2,000 years old woodland burial ground. A woodland burial ground called a "copena" burial site can be seen in DeSoto Caverns. People believe that the cave was a peaceful and protective environment for the spirit of their ancestors to live on it. What part of Alabama is the cave in? DeSoto Caverns is in the northern part How many years has the cave been there? The cave was discovered 44 years ago. How many people have been in the cave? In 2003 about 19 million people came to visit DeSoto Caverns. Who was the first person in the cave? The Native Americans were the first people to go in the cave. About how long is the cave? DeSoto Caverns is longer than a football field and taller than a 12-story building.

by Juana



Gulf of Mexico How many hurricanes do they have? They have had 3 hurricanes and a lot of damage. How many people live there? In the year 2000, 5,044 people lived there. What are some things people do? When they are there, there is Dauphin Island, highly regarded as a place for ocean fishing, and they can see sea turtles and crabs. What is the weather like? In the summertime it averages 90 degrees and the temperature in January and February is the 40's.

by Danica



Jaycee's Rattlesnake Rodeo
The Jaycee Rattlesnake Rodeo attracts thousands of people to Opp, Alabama. The Rodeo features rattlesnakes, races and snake displays. Some of the featured snakes can weigh up to eleven pounds. Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes have been rattled since the dawn of time. But they have been a main attraction at Opp, Alabama for the past 48 years. Mr. J.P. Jones was the mastermind behind this small town community event. He along with the Jaycees, organized the first event with a fun-filled family friendly with snake shows, arts and crafts and goods and food. After seven years the rodeo has grown to include other events, such as beauty pageants. Why do they call it the Jaycee Rattlesnake Rodeo? the Jaycee's organized it. What do they do over there? They raise money for charities. I was told that this year they had about 200 eastern diamondback rattlesnakes. When was it built? . It started in 1959. The man was Mr. J.P. Jones. How long was it there? It was there for 48 years. How long is the rattlesnake? It is over four feet

by Edgar



<span style="text-align: center; display: block; font-size: 200%; color: rgb(253, 0, 255);">Little River Canyon
How big is it? It is the deepest canyon east of the Mississippi River. What kind of animals live there? fish called blue shiners and green salamanders What do people do there? swimming and canoing, kayaking What does it look like? Little River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands waterfalls, canyon rims, and bluffs, pools, boulders and sandstone cliffs offer setting for a variety of recreational activities. Natural resources and cultural heritage come together to tell the story of the preserve, a special place in the southern Appalachians.

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<span style="font-size: 200%; color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"> Noccalula Falls What is Noccalula Falls Park called? Park's main entry Pavilion

Does Noccalula Falls have danger? Yes, if you jump from the waterfall.

How big is Noccalula Falls? Falls cascade 90 feet over Lookout Mountain ledge into a lush ravine. Home to Gilliland-Reese Covered Bridge, park features botanical gardens, pioneer homestead, nature trails, picnic areas. Year-round campground, train-ride and petting zoo.

What kind of animals live there? Fish, hamster, deer, fox, baby llamas, small goats, and giant tortoise at the petting zoo.

Where? in Gadsden

The staff at Noccalula Falls Park would like to invite you to visit the park and take a ride on their replica C.P. Huntington train. The train operates daily and takes visitors on a very scenic one mile ride in and around the park. The train ride is included in your park admission and you want while in the park.

by Pola



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Can there be big lakes? Yes. From modest mountains to huge. What is Alabama's only important? The Gulf of Mexico is the most important. Can you swim in the lakes? You can swim in the Mobile lake. Lakes of every size from modest mountain pools to huge, deep made reservoirs sparkle in the sunshine. Alabama's coastline is only 53 miles (85 kilometers) long. The state has two large bays; Mobile and Perdido. Mobile Bay is the fourth largest estuary is the United States with a discharge of 62,000 cubic feet (1,800 m3) of water per second. Mobile Bay, Alabama Society founded in 1971. Other name passing of Fort Morgan and Fort Gaines. Alabama's only sea port and one of the largest cities sit on the Mobile Bay, the Gulf of Mexico. Major rivers cross the plain and flow into the Gulf of Mexico at Mobile Bay. A bay is a body of water that cuts into a coastline. Mobile Bay, Alabama, and Shark Bay, Australia have very similar temperatures throughout the year.

by Julia



<span style="text-align: center; display: block; font-size: 190%; color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">Montgomery
Montgomery is also known as the birth place of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's. The largest city in Alabama is Montgomery. It also served as the first capital Confederate States. Montgomery is in south-central Alabama. It is the state capital and has a Civil Rights Memorial.

In February 1861, six of seven states met in Montgomery to form a new nation, the Confederate States of America.

What kind of jobs are there today? Therapists, insulation, health and wellness, new sales jobs, laptop presentations and quick training Where is the hospital? The hospital is located in 118101 Prince Philip Drive 20832 What is the name of the famous pizzeria? Papa John's, Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza What kind of animals live there? birds, butterflies, cuckoo, the red eye tree frog, the owl, reptiles, snakes, toads, turtles Why is it important? it is the capital of the state of Alabama

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<span style="font-size: 190%; text-align: center; display: block; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Talladega National Speedway
Welcome to Talladega, Alabama, home of Nascar's most competitive tracks! The word Talladega derives from a Creek Indian word believed to mean the "border town". The region surrounding Talladega National Speedway is abundant in natural beauty which is a major reason why thousands of race fans choose to stay over night in one of our many parks or property during our two major events each year. Talladega, Alabama's emergence as the top choice among several possibilities sites in the southeast with the main criteria for selection being availability of land access to the interstate.

by Jesse

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<span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 255); text-align: center; display: block; font-size: 200%;">Tuscombia
Welcome to Tuscombia, Al. Our city is steeped in history dating back 1820. Tuscombia was an early center of Allegheny Mountains. The future of Tuscombia is bright. An ample labor supply and ideal location, coupled with a progressive local government and community support, attract those who seek a desirable place to live, work and prosper. Recreation and cultural opportunities and progressive economic base make Tuscombia one of the attractive areas in the southeast. With its rich history and even brighter future, Tuscombia is a great place to live or even spend a lifetime. Tuscombia is a county seat of Culbert county which is the northwest corner of the state. This strategic location places Tuscombia at the hub of the great Tennessee Valley. It is strategically located with east access to major southeast cities. Highway accessibility is excellent with 4 lane traffic on US highways 43 and 72, interstate 65 is 45 miles southeast with only a very small sector not 4-laned. A regional airport is located 3 miles east of Tuscombia in Muscle Shoals with a population of 8,734. The city offers its residents the comfortable atmosphere of a small town, but with a large shopping and industrial area. Tuscombia has the advantage of being part of the greater Shoals area which encompasses Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, and Florence.

by Leah