Ever since Erica Glover moved to Birmingham seven years ago, the opportunity for a rare glimpse of the Cahaba lilies has intrigued her, especially since they only bloom for such a short time each year. Early May to late June, to be exact, Cahaba Lilies Field Director and Naturalist Randy Haddock said.
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Off The Beaten Path
CLEAN program monitors local water
This summer, you may have fallen over behind a ski boat on Logan Martin Lake or tipped out of a canoe on the Cahaba River. You might’ve taken in some water. And when you did, you may have thought, “There’s no telling what’s in here.” But even if you might not know, there are dozens […]
Outside: Where everyone’s welcomed
If you’re feeling the itch to get outdoors but aren’t sure where to go or who to go with, you don’t have to explore solo. Several Birmingham area groups offer outings for any experience level and are open to new members. One of the most established groups is Southeastern Outings, which Dan Frederick founded in […]
Outdoor Sports
Lake Purdy, situated southeast of Birmingham, isn’t your typical outdoor recreational spot in Alabama. Surrounding its 1,050 acres of serene water are 32 miles of shoreline and nearly 8,000 acres of wild landscapes. “It’s just left to turn into pure wilderness, which is sort of interesting because it’s unique,” said Ken Delap. “So there’s no […]
Greg Stinson said he’s always loved to waterski. Always. But he has one regret. “I didn’t get into course skiing until seven or eight years ago, and I really fell in love with it,” he said. “I wish I would’ve started much younger than I did.” Even so, Stinson said he’s glad he started when […]
Fishing is a popular outdoor activity in Alabama, and the state offers plenty of spots to freshwater fish. Tim Harbison, a Shelby County resident who discovered his love of fishing at his parents’ lakehouse around the age of 5, offered tips for new and novice anglers on what you need, where to go, where to […]