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The Best Alabama Urban Legend Is One For the History Books

The perfect bridge between folklore and fear awaits in Alabama. Could this be the best urban legend Alabama has ever seen?

by Megan Todaro
on Sep 8
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5 Places in Alabama I Wouldn’t Take My Worst Enemy

by Melanie Johnson
on Aug 26
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Few People Know The Real Reason Behind Dothan Becoming The Peanut Capital Of The World

by Lisa Battles
on Mar 6
A person in a peanut costume waves from a blue tractor at a machinery event, surrounded by construction equipment.
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Crossing this 83-Year-Old Bridge In Alabama Is Like Walking Through History

by Lisa Battles
on Feb 15
A diverse group of people marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, symbolizing unity and civil rights.
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Most People Didn’t Know That Wikipedia Was Invented By An Alabama Native

by Lisa Battles
on Jan 19
A large group of diverse people gathered outdoors, smiling and waving, with colorful graffiti in the background.

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A Little-Known Slice Of Alabama History Can Be Found At This Roadside Park

by Lisa Battles
on Jan 5
Wright Brothers Park featuring a large sculpture of an airplane and a sign, with green grass and buildings in the background.
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This 128-Year Old Drug Store Is One Of The Most Nostalgic Destinations In Alabama

by Lisa Battles
on Dec 22
A hand holds a drink cup in front of Toomer's Drugs, a historic building with a blue sky and trees nearby.
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Most People Don’t Know That Little Richard’s Gravesite Is Found Right Here In Alabama

by Lisa Battles
on Dec 15
Album cover featuring bold text "Little Richard" with a smiling portrait of the artist.
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The Historic Site In Alabama That Takes You Back In Time To Experience A Pioneer Christmas

by Lisa Battles
on Nov 15
A cozy log cabin adorned with wreaths, surrounded by snow-covered trees in a winter landscape.
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7 Unique Experiences That Should Be On Everyone’s Alabama Bucket List

by Lisa Battles
on Oct 26
A person in a wheelchair admires a historic spacecraft displayed in a museum, surrounded by a starry backdrop.
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Take A Stroll Through Alabama’s Past At The Capital’s US Civil Rights Trail Sites

by Lisa Battles
on Oct 23
A historical marker about the Civil Rights Freedom Riders outside the Freedom Rides Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Experience A New Side Of Alabama On This One-Of-A-Kind Adventure

by Lisa Battles
on Oct 6
A quaint building with a red-tiled roof and wooden accents, set against a cloudy skyline of tall buildings.
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This Little-Known Scenic Spot In Alabama That Comes Alive With Color Come Fall

by Lisa Battles
on Oct 5
Sunrise over a misty river, with golden light reflecting on the water and trees lining the shore.
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UFOs Were Sighted In Alabama Over 30 Years Ago And It’s One Of The Most Credible UFO Sightings In History

by Lisa Battles
on Oct 2
A water tower stands tall against a blue sky with fluffy clouds, near buildings and satellite dishes.
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Few People Realize How Much Railroad History Is Preserved In The Small Town Of Tuscumbia, Alabama

Tuscumbia, Alabama, known for its rich railroad history and as the birthplace of Helen Keller, offers a unique blend of historical sites and small-town charm.

by Jennifer Young
on May 31
Historic brick train station with a gabled roof, large windows, and a red train car nearby, surrounded by greenery.