Archive for the ‘Alabama’

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • While in Alabama let your travel juices flow While in Alabama let your travel juices flow
    While you are in any part of the United States of America, you should visit the northern part of this continent for here is where lies the absolute kind of tourist experience and the most exotic locales. Visit Alabama in Northern America and enjoy the lovely land of the past, exuding the best tourist pleasures. Situated in the southeastern region of North America, this has Tennessee on the northern side and Georgia on the east, Mississippi to the west and the Gulf of Mexico and Florida to the south. With the best kind of inland waterways Alabama ranks amongst the best tourist destinations in the northern part of America. Known as the Yellow Hammer State unofficially, Alabama is also popular by the name of Heart of Dixie. The Longleaf Pine is  [...]
    December 6th, 2011
  • Fun in Alabama Fun in Alabama
    When you head over to the southern state of Alabama, which lies in the United States of America, this place is quite well known for its exciting places.  You will get to see an amazing cultural adventure and Alabama travel is one of the most interesting places to visit all over the world. When you see a restaurant that is charming, with many cultural events, there is a lot of natural beauty and scenarios that you would be able to expect during the traveling experience that you may have an Alabama.  The many beautiful parks and such, make for exciting Fun in Alabama. This place is called the Heart of the Dixie. It is supposed to be one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of the Unites states of America. In Alabama, Birmingham and  [...]
    November 2nd, 2010
  • You don’t need to be in New York to see the Statue of Liberty simply visit Birmingham in Alabama You don’t need to be in New York to see the Statue of Liberty simply visit Birmingham in Alabama
    Birmingham has been for a long time acknowledged as the Magic City of the South, as well as the city attracts an extensive assortment of tourists as of all across the world. Birmingham presents an extensive collection of tourist attractions appropriate for interests of each and every tourist visiting the city. The South region is loaded in olden times, as well as Birmingham is residence to a large amount of it. A number of the mainly celebrated times past in Birmingham takes account of various events at some stage in the civil rights movement that took place in the 1950s as well as in 1960s. These events in addition to the lives of all those who were a fraction of them are registered at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. This momentous museum  [...]
    May 24th, 2010