Tourist: A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. World Tourism Day is September 27, 2021, and we’ve got a great suggestion for a tourist experience: Visit any of the 13 lakes and rivers of the Alabama Bass Trail. Whether you’re from the area or not, being a tourist can be so much fun! The ABT lakes [...]
Need a quick weekend getaway to rejuvenate? Take a trip to one of the lakes or hit up multiple lakes along the Alabama Bass Trail. The ABT lakes are located all across Alabama, from the north to the south. Whether you are looking for a quick weekend trip nearby or want to combine the fishing fun with a road trip, you’ll find a [...]
Great Outdoors Month. What a perfect time to explore the many great fishing opportunities of the Alabama Bass Trail! How many lakes and rivers can you visit in the space of one month? We have the tools and suggestions to make it easy to rise to the challenge. Chart Your Course The Alabama Bass Trail is mapped out for you so you [...]
How do you celebrate a father who loves to reel in a prize-winning bass? A quality gift that lets Dad know you care is easily found and doesn’t have to break the bank. Get Back to Basics with Gear Your first thought may be to splurge on the latest high-tech gadget to give Dad an advantage. But electronic gadgets have a tendency [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Guest post by Stephanie Wright Grady “Bud” Hinton, circa 1972 with his grandson Bradley Hinton. When my grandpa died, it was a somber occasion at first. The small, rural church congregation had known “Bud” for seventy-odd years. It didn’t take long before the ceremony got away from the new minister and degenerated into [...]
This is the year to enjoy outdoor adventure, to take in the beauty of Alabama and truly explore what this southern state has to offer. It’s filled with natural wonders, multiple lakes and hidden waterfalls. But have you ever mapped out an Alabama vacation? Your first map to follow should be that of the Alabama [...]
Hmmmmm . . . the holidays are here. It’s time to kick your feet up and enjoy some well-earned restful time at the lake. Imagine you and your family driving up to the most peaceful place you’ve ever been. You get out of your car and look out over a calm lake. The only sounds [...]
