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How to Prepare Before Hitting the Trails
March 31, 2020
Guest Post by Chad Ayres – Land Trust of North Alabama board member and avid trail runner One question that comes up from time to time is what tips I […]
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Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
October 23, 2019
Two Land Trust nature preserves – Wade Mountain and Chapman Mountain – offer mixed-use trails where horseback riding is permitted. Horses unfortunately are not provided but you can bring your […]
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Fall Hiking Tips
October 5, 2018
Fall is one of the most beautiful times to hit the trail. Pesky mosquitos begin to disappear, the temperatures are comfortable and the color of the leaves can be incredible! […]
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Summer Tips from a Land Steward
May 21, 2018
Land Steward Brandon Perry shared a few of his best tips and tricks for staying safe and having fun on the trails this summer as temps get hotter and some […]
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Time to take ticks seriously
March 29, 2017
**This post was originally created on 6.5.2016. The information is still pertinent as tick “season” began early in 2017.** In an online SLATE “Advice for Parents” article, Melinda Wenner Moyer writes, “If you don’t […]
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Easy Peasy Hikes
July 23, 2015
Volunteers Ruth and Chet Wright are enjoying Land Trust trails. Enjoy Ruth’s lovely article about Harvest Square Preserve from her “Woodlands and Waters” blog.
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