As my car winds its way from Anniston, Alabama, up to the top of Cheaha mountain, I keep my eye not only on the odometer but on the temperature gauge too. The sun might be shining, but I've lost 10 ...

It seemed fitting that the 80th anniversary of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor served as the date that the state’s highest point became a point of high honor for the U.S. flag. The Billy Glenn Rushing ...

The two fires that began burning on Nov. 19 at Mt. Cheaha State Park were 90 percent contained Friday afternoon. Also, good news for hikers, all trails in the Talladega National Forest near Cheaha ...

If there is a single theme for the new lodge at Cheaha State Park, it is “views.” The company in charge of designing the lodge, Chamblee King Architects, considered the views when planning each of the ...

There are some trails that seem to have it all: difficult but not too difficult, rocky but not cumbersome to navigate, and an overlook that’s in the running for the state’s best view. Rock Garden via ...

For much of the past century, the go-to sunset view in Alabama from its highest peak came from an overlook behind the Cheaha State Park restaurant. That restaurant is closed right now and the area ...

Alabama conservationists and state officials are looking to formally extend the famed Appalachian Trail into the state with the burgeoning “AT2AL” movement. Currently, the famed hiking trail extends 2 ...

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, which means the unofficial midpoint of summer is coming up. That means it's the perfect time to go see some of the wonderful state parks that Alabama has ...

Alabama is home to 21 state parks scattered all over the state, each offering unique experiences, activities, and attractions. While all of Alabama’s state parks offer some sort of accommodation, ...