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Admiral Raphael Semmes House – Mobile, Alabama

Editor — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:55:07 +0000

Admiral Raphael Semmes House – Mobile, Alabama This house was built by its first owner, Peter Horta, in 1858 but is best known as the home of Admiral Raphael Semmes, captain of the Confederate sloop-of-war- CSS Alabama. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. Semmes has been in the... [Continue Reading]

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Delta Woods & Waters Expo – Spanish Fort, Alabama

admintest — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:49:29 +0000

3rd Annual Delta Woods & Waters Expo Saturday April 30, 2011 9am - 4pm Held at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center on the causeway in Spanish Fort. The Expo highlights the amazing natural resources of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and promotes responsible outdoor recreation. Experienced outdoorsmen and educators will give hands-on demonstrations of skills such as fly tying and casting, canoe and kayak handling, turkey calling, camping, hiking, birding and wild life identification. There will be retrieving dogs, archery, a virtual jet ski, black bears, gators, life marine animals, nature photography (bring your camera), food, music and half hour pontoon boat rides. Dr. John C. Hall will bring to life the work of naturalist and explorer William Bartram. New this year: The Great Bartram Canoe Race, a family kayak and canoe race run during the height of Saturday’s festivities. For more information visit www.cityofspanishfort.com or call 251-626-4884

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Dauphin Island Sea Lab – Dauphin Island, Alabama

Editor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:59:46 +0000

Dauphin Island Sea Lab – Dauphin Island, Alabama Focused on educating the public, doing marine science research, coastal zone management policy and marine science education this facility reaches deeply into the concerns and future of the waterways of the Gulf Coast Region. The facility was founded in 1971 by the State Legislature and is Alabama’s... [Continue Reading]

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Magee Farm – Kushla, Alabama

Editor — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:59:05 +0000

Magee Farm – Kushla, Alabama The Magee Farmhouse has been part of the Kushla community since it was built in 1848. In all those years there have been four families that have lived within its walls. The two story house was built by black slaves, as were the outbuildings. It was the largest private residence... [Continue Reading]

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St. Stephens Historical Park – St. Stephens, Alabama

Editor — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:58:28 +0000

St. Stephens Historical Park – St. Stephens, Alabama History is available in many different venues in Alabama; you can enjoy so many different places and sites while learning about the states history. One of the delightful places to visit, with so much history to learn about, is the St. Stephens Historical Park. This 200 acre... [Continue Reading]

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Annual Alex City Jazz Fest – Alexander City, Alabama

Editor — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:44:23 +0000

Annual Alex City Jazz Fest – Alexander City, Alabama Mixing your Alabama tourism adventure with some great jazz has to be some of the most exciting things that you will experience. You can attend the FREE tow-day event in Alexander City at Strand Park in Downtown Alexander City on Friday and at the Lake Martin... [Continue Reading]

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Birding at the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island

Travel Writer — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:37:10 +0000

Birders heading to Alabama’s Gulf Shore won’t want to miss the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island. Whether you are spending time camping on Dauphin Island or just plan to visit this beautiful island on a weekend trip, the Audubon Bird Sanctuary is well worth a visit. The Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island consists... [Continue Reading]

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