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The Best Place in Florence, Alabama

The Best Place in Florence, Alabama
by TessEvans on November 12, 2009 in Alabama

This essay is about McFarland Park in Florence, AL.

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Unclaimed Baggage Center, Alabama

Unclaimed Baggage Center, Alabama
by Sheilamba on October 2, 2009 in Alabama

Ever wondered where your lost baggage ends up? Be it from a flight or from a bus trip, know that your lost luggage does end up somewhere. Now you can go see it and now you can even buy it back!

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Fort Toulouse: Camping with a Bit of Alabama History Tossed in

Fort Toulouse: Camping with a Bit of Alabama History Tossed in
by WoodlandStar on October 1, 2009 in Alabama

Originally constructed by the French, Fort Toulouse was a sort of watch tower over the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers. It was essentially the gateway to the French colonies in Louisiana which eventually became the state of Alabama.

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Small Towns & Downtown Alabama – Much More Than Football

Small Towns & Downtown Alabama – Much More Than Football
by Sheilamba on November 1, 2009 in Alabama

More than football and more than football schedules, check out a place where fish and shellfish come right out of the water onto the beach in search of air. Sound unbelievable. But it really does happen and locals can come along and fill their freezer with the local "free" produce. Check it out here.

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Two If by Sea

Two If by Sea
by CarolWeaver on September 1, 2009 in Alabama

While the rest of the world is thinking about shorter days, cooler nights, and the start of a new school year, you can think about a romantic retreat with your closest companion.

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A Festival That’s “Shrimply” Unique

A Festival That’s “Shrimply” Unique
by CarolWeaver on August 11, 2009 in Alabama

Gather the family for the season’s last beach getaway and head to coastal Alabama for the 38th annual National Shrimp Festival. With picture-perfect weather and loads of well-priced food, activities, and accommodations, you can’t beat Gulf Shores and Orange Beach October 8-11 for an autumn beach celebration.

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Made in the Shade on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Made in the Shade on the Alabama Gulf Coast
by CarolWeaver on August 1, 2009 in Alabama

If you dread the thought of spending precious vacation moments indoors due to rainy weather, take heart. The coastal Alabama towns of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer enough entertaining indoor activities to keep you cool and comfortable for days.

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It’s Easy Being Green on Alabama’s Gulf

It’s Easy Being Green on Alabama’s Gulf
by CarolWeaver on July 13, 2009 in Alabama

An eco-vacation doesn’t have to mean hiking through a jungle rainforest halfway around the world. You may be surprised to find that coastal Alabama – that’s right, Alabama – is a region rich with ecological treasures, and a community that puts a premium on environmental responsibility.

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Free Movies in 2009 for Huntsville, AL Area

Free Movies in 2009 for Huntsville, AL Area
by Linda Watts on July 8, 2009 in Alabama

On a tight budget but love movies? The Huntsville, AL area offers free movie events to the public. So pack up the family, kick back and relax, and enjoy a good show.

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Sensational Bon Secour

Sensational Bon Secour
by CarolWeaver on June 29, 2009 in Alabama

Reminding visitors of the Alabama Gulf Coast as it once existed, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge is a quiet sanctuary for the migratory birds, Alabama beach mice, nesting sea turtles, raccoons, opossums, red fox, bobcats, amphibians, and reptiles it protects.

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