This is my first month to greet you as executive director of MERF, and I couldn’t be more excited. My upbringing in Mentone blessed me in ways I carried with me through years of living away, and I am honored to » Read More
Alabama Tourism Department is celebrating outdoor adventures across the state From the Appalachians and the Mountain Lakes region to the sunny beaches of the Gulf, Alabama is blessed with natural beauty and biodiversity. The Alabama Department of Tourism recently announced it » Read More
On my lingering in the garden today, I’m reminded that there is always an expectation of delight...a desire for abundance, vision for new growth, and aspirations for healing. Each time I lay a seed in the soil, I’m putting these ideas » Read More
There are several ways to manage your out-of-pocket Medicare Part D drug costs. The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new payment option in the prescription drug law that works with your current drug coverage to help you with your out-of-pocket » Read More
Applications will open April 5 for the Valley Head Area Women’s Club Scholarships. This year, the two scholarships will be increased to $ 700 each, due to rising educational expenses. Scholarships are available to all Valley Head School seniors who » Read More
The Year of Alabama Trails is about more than just being outside and enjoying nature. It’s also a celebration of family that can stretch across several generations. Early last month, on a day of sunny skies and pleasant temperatures, Michele and » Read More
Lord, thank you for the spring. Is there a more beautiful time or place than Lookout Mountain in the spring? I say nay nay. Twenty-six hundred. That’s the number of daffodil bulbs we have planted in the 10 years since we » Read More
Last month, I wrote about the people who invest their time and energy into making Mentone a great place to call home. Visitors here quickly realize that beyond the beautiful natural resources of this region, it’s the people who truly make » Read More
The year’s big food and art event is just around the corner. Get your tickets while they last for MERF’s annual Taste of the Mountain and Art Auction. The event is set for Saturday, April 12, at Alpine Camp. Gates open » Read More
Katie Hand has always believed in the magic of Mentone. Now, as the new executive director of MERF, she’s bringing that sense of wonder full circle, giving back to the community that shaped her and nurturing new opportunities for others. After » Read More