Alabama State Travel Guide

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EXPLORE ALABAMA!
Nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird, Alabama is also known as the “Heart of Dixie” and the “Cotton State”, and was admitted as the 22nd state to the Union on December 14, 1819. It has the second-largest inland waterway system in the USA with the Tennessee River cutting a large valley and creating creeks, streams, rivers and lakes. Northern Alabama is mountainous while the rest of the state is a plains area as it slopes towards the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

Alabama has 11 National Park Units. In addition, there are approximately 26 State Parks, 4 National Forests, 11 National Wildlife Refuges, and 1 Wild & Scenic River. Alabama has approximately 1263 places listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 38 National Historic Landmarks, and 7 National Natural Landmarks.

“Alabama, Alabama, We will aye be true to thee, From thy Southern shores where groweth, By the sea thy orange tree. To thy Northern vale where floweth, Deep blue the Tennessee, Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true to thee!” Julia S. Tutwiler

Our Alabama State Travel Guide is new and in the process of being built. If you run a business or organization in Alabama, and would like to be part of this growing directory, please contact us. We will be visiting Alabama soon so check back and watch our Directory grow: Parks & Public Lands, Articles & InterviewsPark Gateway CommunitiesTravel Info & ServicesWhere to StayFood & DrinkSee & Do, and Shopping.

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