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Birmingham Hiking

Preparing for Bankhead's predatory perp: Copperhead snake

While winter enthusiasts battle cold winds, driving rains, snow and ice, they may enjoy a brief respite from one calamity, the Copperhead snake. As...
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Red Mountain Park: First fall series tour a success in Birmingham

Imagine the story as it is passed down through the generations: "Your great grandma (or pa) got to hike the trails of Red Mountain Park before...
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From foliage to fires to photos: Updates for fall hiking near Birmingham

Colorful foliage, cool weather, and a huge reduction in bugs make fall the perfect season for hiking--so if you've been meaning to get out and...
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Hiking survival guide on a belt: Everything you need at your hips to hike in Alabama

Things can go from fantastic to fearful in a second when you're out in the wilderness and it's no fun if you're ill-equipped....
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Alabama hikes and geocaches, Bankhead National Forest: Old, beautiful, and treasure filled

If you're looking for adventure, treasure, beauty and a little bit of history, Bankhead National Forest is an excellent destination for both...
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Alabama hikes, Oak Mountain geocache series #1: Prepare for Kilimanjaro

Difficulty: 3/5 Terrain: 3.5/5 The citizens of Birmingham should certainly count themselves lucky to live in place where you can escape it all...
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Alabama hikes, Bankhead geocache series #2: Brushy Creek trail

Difficulty: 3/5 Terrain: 4/5 “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood--and I/I took the one less traveled by/And that has made all the difference...
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Alabama hikes, Bankhead geocache series #1: Battle at Bankhead forest

Difficulty: 5/5 Terrain: 5/5 You’re going to have to like bush-whacking, or at least be able to tolerate it, if you want to attempt this hike...
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Red Mountain Park

Wouldn't it be great if Birmingham had a huge park, in addition to Oak Mountain State Park? Wouldn't it be amazing to have TWO parks in...
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Great trails of alabama

The summer vacation season is upon us and its time to get out and explore. Biking and hiking are great ways to enjoy nature, gain peace of mind,...
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