Last month, we explored the park’s waterfall corridor. This month, we move to higher ground, where the terrain and atmosphere shift. Explore the mountain’s rolling crest on the White Trail An old path that follows the contour of Lookout Mountain, the » Read More
By Jessica Barkley-Battles On May 9, Scouts and leaders from three local troops within the Greater Alabama Council joined forces at the beautiful, historic, and sacred Manitou Cave in Fort Payne to perform a service project on the grounds surrounding » Read More
By Emmye Tolbert Wilson Being a millennial and growing up during the dot-com boom, I found myself constantly seeking the perfect image, the perfect life, and the feeling of being seen as significant. In high school, we created our very own » Read More
Last month, we explored the river trails of DeSoto State Park. This month, we turn to one of the most accessible and rewarding hiking experiences in the park: The Waterfall Corridor. Enjoy easy access to a cascading mountain stream Named for » Read More
Alabama Artist and Environmental Activist If you ever met Kaye Kiker, her name brings a smile to your heart because she always had a smile for everyone. Kaye’s sweet soul left earthly confines on March 18, 2026. She was a talented » Read More
By Mentone Resident Thomas Hayes Everyone has a story. Sometimes few people, even those close to you, know the story. That was the case with Andrew Wilfred Abram, Sr. (my Uncle Andy). Born in 1920 in Pittsburgh, he was a humble, » Read More
Join the fun at Henagar Park on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival, hosted by the Henagar Park Board, will be a finger-lickin’ and guitar-pickin’ good time. Come hear local musical favorites, » Read More
Northeast Alabama Community College is bringing a wide range of engaging community classes to the Moon Lake Campus this spring and summer, offering opportunities to learn new skills, explore creative hobbies, and connect with others in a relaxed setting. Registration for » Read More
As Alabama’s ALL Kids program marks its 25th anniversary, it continues to serve as a critical source of health coverage for children in DeKalb County. Part of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), ALL Kids provides low-cost insurance to children under » Read More
Hikers who cherish forests filled with small waterfalls, streams, and wild rivers will discover many treasures in the mountain terrain at DeSoto State Park. The park is sandwiched between the crest of Lookout Mountain and the West Fork of Little River. » Read More