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  • Gunter’s Landing in Alabama Gunter’s Landing in Alabama
    John Gunter was a white settler in the southern most region of the River Tennessee in the Alabama area. He found some salt deposits there and started trading this with the Cherokees nearby. He later married Ghi-go-ne-li of the Holly Clan and then was accepted by the Cherokee tribe. He opened a store and named it the Gunter’s Landing. This store then became so successful that the entire town began to be known as Gunter’s Landing. This was a very important site till it was removed. In the year 1813, in the month of October, General Andrew Jackson came to fight with the Creeks. He enrolled one of John Gunter’s sons in the ensuing battle. Then Jackson asked to build a trail to Gunter’s Landing. This eased the transport of  [...]
    January 31st, 2012
  • The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
    Come to North America and enjoy the pleasures of being in the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail which is so much a part of travel experiences here in this region. A mastermind of Robert Trent Jones Sr. this spreads across the entire region of Alabama and is part of the Retirement Systems of Alabama. With around 378 holes in eight sites, today this park has around 468 holes spread across eleven sites. Entirely executed by Dr.David Bronner, with the main idea of diversifying the states fund thus helping the Alabama state economically. It was believed that if the Retirement Systems of Alabama is made stronger then the state of Alabama could be made stronger. Today there are two kinds of courses that have events on the LPGA tour. There is the Senator  [...]
    January 24th, 2012
  • Montgomery Zoo Montgomery Zoo
    Come into the thick extent of verdant beauties in North America. Enter the North American plains and bask in the glory of the surroundings. The exotic sight of the wildlife here with the zebras grazing the plains is an enchanting experience. Also enjoy the sight of the white tigers roaming here and you would be totally transferred to a land beyond imagination. Visit the Montgomery Zoo here in Alabama and enjoy the sights and scenes here. Don’t miss this fun filled exciting adventure. This is totally laden with the best kind of animals from the continents across the world and tourists find these naturally living habitats a total delight. Spanning over an area of around 40 acres, this is an area of exotic wildlife and absolutely intriguing  [...]
    January 17th, 2012
  • Rickwood Caverns Alabama Attractions Rickwood Caverns Alabama Attractions
    Rickwood Caverns is a State Park that is situated in the Warrior region of Alabama and lies near Birmingham in Alabama.. The Rickwood Caverns is a member of the national Caves Association, and has more than a mile of geological forms for all to see. This park was earlier owned by a private authority and today it is a part of the Alabama Park System. This mysteriously fascinating land of caverns has guided tours taking you around the lively miracle mile of living structures and pools fed by spring water and many other areas of intrigue and interest. With swimming pools , hiking trails and picnic zones along with playgrounds and campgrounds, this region is full of entertainment, luxury and relaxation. So just let your travel hair down here in  [...]
    January 10th, 2012
  • The Horseshoe Bend National Park The Horseshoe Bend National Park
    Situated in the lovely surroundings of the Alabama region, the Horseshoe Bend National Military Park is a park that is managed by the National park Service. This is also incidentally the place where the last Creek War battle was fought in the year 1814 on March 27. General Andrew Jackson’s Tennessee militia crushed Upper Creek Red Stick with the help of the 39th U.S.Infantry Regiment, the Lower Creek allies, and Cherokee. This happened on the Tallopoosa River. This historical victory broke the rule of the Creek Nations here. Around 800 Upper Creeks gave up their life for their homeland. This was a huge loss for all Native Americans who died fighting for the country. The Creeks signed a pact called the Treaty of Fort Jackson wherein they  [...]
    January 3rd, 2012
  • Birmingham Zoo Travel Guide and Attractions Birmingham Zoo Travel Guide and Attractions
    With an amalgamation of the best kind of animals and zoological existence the Birmingham Zoo in the Alabama region of North America is home to around 800 animals and more than 200 species, some of them even endangered ones which span the entire stretch of the six continents. This zoo is today managed under the patronage of a nonprofit corporation and also belongs to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Today this lovely land of animals situated in Lane Park, is a beautiful 200 acre land which is inclusive of the Birmingham Botanical Garden, which lies in the western terminus of the U. S. Highway. The Birmingham Zoo had an enclosure of small exotic animals which were kept in a Southside firehouse. Then it went to the Magnolia Park and later  [...]
    December 27th, 2011
  • Top Alabama Attractions at the U.S. Space & Rocket Centre Top Alabama Attractions at the U.S. Space & Rocket Centre
    Situated in the southeastern part of the United States, Alabama has the Tennessee to the north and Georgia to the east. With Florida to the south and Mississippi lying on the western side, the Gulf of Mexico borders it on the south again. Today Alabama is second in the inland waterways in the country. With more than 5 million residents, Alabama is a major place of attraction on a tour to the United States of America. Amongst the many attractions in the country, the U.S. Space & Rocket Centre is a great area of interest for all the tourists. This is a space museum situated in Huntsville in Alabama. It is the first NASA visitor centre and was opened in the year 1970 by the USSRC. From the time it has started till today more than 12 million  [...]
    December 20th, 2011
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