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Information on hiking and camping with more of a focus on where in Alabama to hike, camp and enjoy the great outdoors. I hope you enjoy this site as much as i enjoy creating it. If you find information not listed on this site that you feel should please dont hesitate to contact me and let me know about it.
When planning a family vacation, state parks can offer an inexpensive and thrilling way to entertain the entire family. Some of the most beautiful state parks are located in the state of Alabama. Alabama State Parks pride themselves on the variety of wildlife and plant life as well as their attention to the preservation of the natural habitats needed by the parks inhabitants.
An Alabama State Park family vacation offers more than just a ride in the park. Alabama boasts beautiful weather for much of the summer season, providing the perfect environment for biking, hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, golf, tennis, trails and even alligator hunting. There are certainly more than enough outdoor activities for the young and the young at heart when visiting an Alabama State Park. When looking closely at each Alabama State Park, make sure to choose the one that is best for your families outdoor comfort level. Not all people like to vacation for days without a shower, so check out those shower and rooming facilities ahead of time.
All-in-all there are more than 20 state parks in the state of Alabama. These parks range in accommodations from camping grounds to hotels and motels on site. Some Alabama State Parks offer restaurants and others offer open pits for an outdoor barbecue. The choice is yours when picking from the many Alabama State Parks for your family vacation.
Family vacations tend to focus on the more traditional year after year. These family vacations can cost thousands of dollars in hotel stays, food and admissions to various attractions. This year, take a step toward nature and take a green vacation. Not only will you save a little green during the vacation, you will have more fun than you ever could imagine surrounded by the green lands of Mother Nature.
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wild edible mushrooms
Last updated by admin on 02/04/2009 11:41 AM (Read: 923 times)
When you are searching for wild edible mushrooms in Alabama, you will want to be familiar with the different characteristics of common mushrooms. Not all mushrooms are wild edible mushrooms, so remember that when you are in doubt, you will want to throw it out. Mushrooms can be deadly poisonous, so never eat a mushroom that you cannot identify with certainty.
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Alabama State Park Rickwood Caverns
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:32 AM (Read: 823 times)
Rickwood Caverns is an extensive system of caverns that stretch more than a mile underground. But you will see more than just a bunch of caverns when you come to Rickwood Caverns, part of the Alabama State Park system. You will also see 260 million year old limestone formations, an underground pool, and blind cave fish. And these are just a few of the magnificent and wonderful sights that you will be able to see when you visit Rickwood Caverns.
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Fast food, a backpacker's best friend
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:31 AM (Read: 788 times)
Wait! What is this? Fast food, the root of all evil and being overweight in the United States, a backpacker's best friend? Yes, it is true. Fast food can be a god send while camping.
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wild edible hibisucus
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:23 AM (Read: 857 times)
Wild edible hibiscus can be found in different parts of Alabama as well as around the country. Some types of hibiscus can be found around the world as well. Many times, hibiscus is used to decorate landscapes with their beautifully colorful flowers. Many herbal teas will also contain wild edible hibiscus.
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wild edible blueberry
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:22 AM (Read: 845 times)
Wild edible blueberry patches in Alabama are the perfect place to find blueberries straight from the source. There are many different recipes that can be spiced up with blueberries, or you can just eat them right off of the bush. No matter what you plan to do with what you collect from the wild edible blueberry patch, you will be able to get all of the nutritious value of blueberries.
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wild edible blackberries
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:21 AM (Read: 693 times)
Blackberries are the perfect sweet treat for summer pies, fruit smoothies, and as a topping on a good helping of vanilla ice cream. When you are searching to a wild edible blackberry shrub in Alabama, you will want to make sure that you are collecting the blackberries when they are ripe and ready to be eaten.
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Lake Guntersville State Park – Alabama
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:18 AM (Read: 2008 times)
The Lake Guntersville State Park is located deep in the Tennessee valley. The 69,000 acre Guntersville Reservoir is at the heart of the state park and provides a beautiful overlook for guests of the park. Like many of the Alabama State Parks, Lake Guntersville offers more than just a place to camp. The park offers business facilities, free wireless internet, an 18 hole golf course and more than 6,000 acres of natural woodlands.
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Joe Wheeler State Park
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:17 AM (Read: 732 times)
Located an easy drive from Rogersville, Alabama is the Joe Wheeler State Park. Open from 7AM until sundown each day, this park offers more than just a few campsites for those passing through. With restaurants, a resort lodge, cabins, business facilities, a marina on Wheeler Lake, picnic facilities and more, this Alabama State Park is more a resort than an outdoor adventure.
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Cheaha State Park – Alabama
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:16 AM (Read: 777 times)
There is something about preserved beauty that makes a vacation more of an experience than time spent resting. Cheaha State Park in Alabama is one of those spots.
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Alabama State Park Buck's Pocket State Park
Last updated by admin on 09/27/2008 07:15 AM (Read: 670 times)
Buck’s Pocket State Park is a part of the Alabama State Park system. It is a great place to take the whole family camping, fishing, and hiking. There are numerous areas here where you can fish and there are a lot of trails where you can enjoy the serene beauty of Alabama’s natural landscape. There are five campsites located in Buck’s Pocket State Park and you can access free wireless internet at the park office or at any of the five campsites. The camp facilities operate from seven in the morning until sundown.
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