IPW TOUR has been provided from Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association. International four days of exploring North Alabama.

Geotourism MapGuide Nomination Guidelines The Tennessee River Valley Geotourism Council and National Geographic have created the Tennessee River Valley Geotourism MapGuide Website. National Geographic defines geotourism as “Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place – its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.” An Opportunity for You! Residents, visitors, community organizations, tourism stakeholders …

From Athens News Courier The peacefulness of the small town of Mooresville was briefly interrupted Thursday by a throng of state and local officials celebrating a new regional tourism campaign. 1818 Farms in Mooresville was the kickoff site for “Bon Appétit Appalachia,” an effort by the federal Appalachian Regional Commission to showcase unique food and beverage operations in the 13 …

From WHNT-TV OAKVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The Jesse Owens Museum has been open since 1998. But few knew where it was. Until now, a portion of Alabama Highway 36 is being renamed in his honor and interstate signs will direct them to the museum. “I can tell you, as his oldest daughter, and the experiences we’ve had, how much this means …

From The News Courier Tuesday morning didn’t bring just sunny weather and mild temperatures to Limestone County, but also Marc Stakenburg, a travel writer from the Netherlands. Marc’s itinerary was packed for his two-day visit. The Delmore Museum and Debbie Delmore, as well as Athens State University, were part of his first-day schedule as he immersed himself in the music …

From Rome News-Tribune LEESBURG, Ala. ­— The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is hoping for a huge infusion of cash this week as anglers from all over the Southeast converge on Weiss Lake. Saturday will mark the first time the Alabama Bass Trail has brought a Bass Anglers Sportsman Society-sanctioned tournament to the lake. Anglers compete as part of two-person …

From AL.com Work will begin this month on a new-to-Alabama hotel at one of the city’s most anticipated projects in downtown Huntsville. RCP Companies and Yedla Hotel Management confirm grading will start before the end of June on AC Hotels by Marriott, a proposed 150-unit boutique hotel at CityCentre at Big Spring at the old Holiday Inn site, which was …

From The Moulton Advertiser Jeff Edwards Staff Writer | Posted 4 days ago Gloria Owens Hemphill almost seemed to be overwhelmed at what she saw on Thursday evening at the Jesse Owens Museum in Oakville. Close to 100 people were on hand to celebrate the renaming of a portion of Ala. 36 beginning at I-65 Exit 328 and ending at …

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) — A CNN Money Magazine story touts Fort Payne, AL as one of the “25 Best Places to Retire.” Located about an hour southwest of Chattanooga, the Alabama town is nestled between Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain, and boasts a wide array of culture and events. A median income of $48,186, an average home price of less …

Dear AMLA Member: Earlier this month Senate Bill 260 was introduced. This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama to prohibit monies from the State Parks Fund, the Parks Revolving Fund or any fund currently depositing funds to the state parks from being transferred to any other entity. I encourage each one of you to immediately contact …