Whether you’re stepping onto a boat for the first time or you developed your sea legs when you were knee-high to a grasshopper, remembering boating safety could save your life. In honor of National Boating Safety Week, May 22-28, here is a quick review of some of the basics: Wear a life jacket. The National Safe Boating Council says that because circumstances can [...]
For those of you whose families don’t necessarily share your obsession with fishing, consider a carefree weekend in the northeast corner of Alabama at Weiss Lake. Three rivers – Little, Chattooga and Coosa – meet to form this lake, and that means there are plenty of great nooks and inlets in which to spend your day. You may know Weiss Lake for its [...]
Photo credit: Canva As the water warms, the sun shines brighter and days grow longer, it’s not just fishermen who head to the Alabama Bass Trail lakes in droves. This is peak season for bird watchers. Songbirds of all kinds and colors are headed back to their breeding grounds, so visitors who fish [...]
While you are trolling past the shady edges of Alabama Bass Trail lakes and rivers, be on the lookout for jewelweed (impatiens capensis), also known as touch-me-nots. The toothed leaves of jewelweed bead water droplets that appear to sparkle when reflecting sunlight, thus explaining its name. At the base of a jewelweed plant, the stem [...]
Will you be spending the weekend on Lake Guntersville April 17-18? Once you’ve caught your daily limit of fish, enjoy some time onshore in the community of Guntersville. Art on the Lake, sponsored by Twenty-First Century Club of Guntersville, will feature 120 booths full of the works of local and regional artists and craftsmen. The [...]
If you’re not stressed, it may be because you go fishing on a regular basis. April is National Stress Awareness Month and for many the last year has been a particularly difficult one. If you have been thinking that you should just take the kids out on a boat and stop worrying about school, you [...]
Have you grown up fishing or are you just getting started at this hobby? No matter what your level, the Alabama Bass Trail will provide an unforgettable outing. Each of the 13 lakes offers boat access, land access, fishing piers and docks. Catch bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish and more during your visits. Drop your line in [...]
Spring is almost here and the fish are waiting! With warmer days ahead, it’s time to load up the boat and hit the water with a good amount of bait and the perfect fishing gear. So what exactly will you be fishing for this spring in Alabama? As Old Man Winter fades out of sight, [...]
Are you up for an adventure? Are you ready to experience the outdoors but not wanting to travel too far from home? Let’s take a look out our back door and discover why so many people have been Googling Alabama - yes, Alabama - as a destination for their outdoor adventures. Alabama is home to diverse and beautiful ecosystems that create plenty of exploration possibilities from the [...]
