Southern Byways

March 21st, 2007

Unclaimed Baggage at Scottsboro, Alabama

Luckily for me, I haven’t lost anything major while traveling, but apparently other people have. Just take a look at that camera!
That’s just a sampling of what has been found, and if you are in the Scottsboro area, you just might want to prowl the store that occupies more than a city block! […]

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February 24th, 2007

Alabama’s Dauphin Island- Not Dolphin Island

More on the island and it’s history… Britt and her dad will want to check this out and even though I’m not a history buff, there is a lot that I found interesting as well!
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October 23rd, 2006

McConnio Cemetery - Monroe County, Evergreen, Alabama

Locals have been talking about this cemetary since 1865. Apparently more than a few people have spotted phantom Union soldiers in the graveyard. If you are Civil War history buff, this might be one area to add to your must see list! And around Halloween, they do say that the “curtain” between the two worlds […]

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October 16th, 2006

Alabama’s Dauphin Island- Not Dolphin Island

Dauphin Island was named for the wife of King Louis XIV’s son. Her name was Dauphine of France. The history of the island spans centuries and six flags have been planted on the white sandy beaches of this barrier island just off the coast of Mobile, Alabama. In 1999 Dauphin Island celebrated its Tricentennial.
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September 24th, 2006

Alabama Trivia

# Alabama introduced the Mardi Gras to the western world. The celebration is held on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent begins.
# Alabama workers built the first rocket to put humans on the moon.
# The world’s first Electric Trolley System was introduced in Montgomery in 1886.
# Alabama is the only state with all major natural […]

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August 24th, 2006

Alabama Has Its Own Leprechaun!

At least that’s what they are saying and it even made the evening news.

Wonder what ever happened to him and his pot of gold! I’m going to have to do a bit of wondering around Port Charlotte to see if I can find anything unusual when we hit Florida for Christmas… maybe a ghost or […]

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August 12th, 2006

Shades Mountains, Birmingham, Alabama

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August 11th, 2006

Sweet Home Alabama

If you have been pondering a holiday in Alabama, sit back and enjoy the music and the scenery!
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July 29th, 2006

Beaches of Alabama

“Wondering where to plant your beach umbrella? You’ll find a variety of public beaches, each special in it’s own way and each offering a different experience. Try ‘em all and see which fits you best.”
I had no idea that there were so many! And here is an interesting point. The beach sand is absolutely gorgeous […]

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