Mobile Bay is of primary importance for a variety of entities, including MBNEP, which recently updated its “State of the Bay” publication.

A Baldwin County first grader won the Alabama Black Belt Big Buck Photo Contest after receiving more than 1,600 online votes for his Dallas

ALEA announced its 2026 Alabama boating license course schedule, offering free hands-on training statewide with vessel license certification

The Alabama Second Amendment tax holiday bill advanced in House committee this week after debate and an objection from Rep. Barbara Drummond.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has removed the wood stork from the federal list of endangered wildlife.

If you have an Alabama saltwater fishing license, don’t be surprised if you get a call from the University of South Alabama or Alabama Creel.

The Alabama Legislature gave final passage Tuesday to HB181, legislation banning the dumping of dredged sediment in Mobile Bay.

The Alabama Rural Roadmap Initiative was created to develop a coordinated plan for revitalizing the state's rural communities.

Alabama State Parks has developed a new program that encourages youngsters to join the State Parks System by becoming Junior Park Rangers.

The Alabama Trails Foundation announced the installation of a commemorative Year of Alabama Trails sign at Ten Islands Historical Park.

As humans brace for winter weather, do animals panic the same way we do when cold snaps or icy weather threatens?

Dr. Sean Powers will lead a team for a $5 million study on two saltwater fish species, cobia and tripletail.

"Ernst," a 1,000-pound adolescent female Great White Shark, has pinged on its tracking device in Alabama’s Gulf waters since January 11.

The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program has selected Jason Kudulis to serve as its next director following a national search.

One of the aspects of hunting that intrigues people who have little or no experience in the field is the ability to harvest their own organic protein.

Two Alabama lawmakers are teaming up to lessen the amount of mud spewed into Mobile Bay the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

A new Alabama-based representative for the Tennessee RiverLine is set to strengthen local partnerships and expand access to outdoor rec.

As one of the first people to experience Alabama’s incredible diversity of landscapes and wildlife, 18th century explorer William Bartram

The Clyde May’s whiskey company recently opened a distillery, gift shop, and tasting room in Troy with much public fanfare.

Alabama's new Blankenship Event Center was unveiled with an unexpected honor during a ribbon-cutting in Hale County.

Kick off 2026 by enjoying some of Alabama’s most scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike at an Alabama State Park.

Alabama will close the state’s 2025 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on Wednesday, December 31.

Well, here is my story of growing one of Alabama’s early Christmas tree farms — the Zeigler Christmas Tree Farm outside of Sylacauga.

Christmas at the Falls is underway at Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, illuminating one of North Alabama’s most popular outdoor destinations with millions of Christmas lights, festive displays, and family-friendly attractions. The seasonal event runs through Jan. 3, 2026, with the park closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Guests may enter during their selected time […]