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The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) held a press conference on Wednesday to launch Alabama’s first official GeoTour. Created by AMLA, Dash of the Unexpected GeoTour features thirty-one geocaches hidden throughout North Alabama in an effort to attract the millions of worldwide geocachers to the region. Designed to attract both experienced and new geocachers, Dash of the Unexpected GeoTour …

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 …

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 …

SEQUOYAH CAVERNS TO CLOSE After 49 years of welcoming visitors from all around the world, Sequoyah Caverns and Ellis Homestead will close its doors September 3, 2013. Known for its “looking glass lakes”, Sequoyah Caverns is located in Wills Valley at the foot of Sand Mountain in northeast Alabama and has attracted thousands of families, school groups, and travelers over …