Outdoors

Great Outdoors: Bass Tournament

March 24, 2017

Fellowship Bass Tournament Features Bassmaster Champ Randy Howell Get your rod and reel ready, May 6 Valley View Baptist Church will host its 9th annual Fellowship Bass Tournament on Lake Tuscaloosa. The entry fee to this event is hard to pass up. All you need to do is attend a mandatory May 4 Thursday night …

Are we there yet?: American Village

January 24, 2017

Festival of Tulips: American Village   This spring kicks off the inaugural American Village Festival of Tulips March 1st through April 15th. This beautiful spring experience is perfect for clubs, church groups, and families. The Festival is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m. The …

Special Feature

December 27, 2016

presented by: DSLD Land Management Drought to Drainage: 4 Most Common Residential Drainage Problems & Solutions The recent drought has led all of us to be particularly grateful for rain, but with the heavy downpours, you may see problems in your yard where drainage is an issue. Without proper drainage, water can collect, cause damage …

The Great Outdoors

December 27, 2016

presented by Mark’s Outdoors Resolve to Spend More Time Outdoors in 2017 The Christmas season has come and gone and now it’s New Year’s Resolution time. I encourage you to set goals for yourself and your family and hopefully make this year even better than the last. As a rule, New Year’s resolutions usually revolve …

The Great Outdoors

November 25, 2016

Outdoor Holiday Traditions If you don’t already have one, consider starting a holiday tradition that incorporates the great outdoors. Whether it’s on family land, at your favorite club or taking advantage of one of Alabama’s management areas, spend time with family and friends outdoors. Bring back an old tradition or start a new one. Think …

The Great Outdoors

October 27, 2016

Great Gifts for those who Love the Outdoors If you’re struggling with gift ideas this holiday season, the staff at Mark’s Outdoors is ready to help. Check out these great finds in stock and waiting for you. Whenever & Where Ever. For hunters who want to scout their fields and home owners that want to …

The Great Outdoors

September 29, 2016

Deer Season Check List October 15 is opening day for bow hunting which means it’s time for a mad dash to get fields finished, stands placed and guns sighted in. Don’t forget to also do some vehicle maintenance like engaging your four wheel drive and letting your winch cable out and rolling it back up …

Deer Season Prep = Deer Season Success

September 12, 2016

presented by: Mark’s Outdoors With deer season opening on November 19, now is the time to make sure you are prepared to hunt. Making yourself a checklist will help insure that you have everything you need to make your opening day a successful one. • Go ahead and pull out all of your camo and …

Native American Experience: Authentic, Educational, & Fun!

September 12, 2016

Bring the family to Aldridge Gardens in Hoover on October 2 to experience a day discovering the culture and contributions of Native Alabamians. From 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Whispers from the past – A Native American Experience, offers demonstrations, activities, and presentations authentic to American Indians of the Southeast. Demonstrations include authentic Pow Wow Dancing …

Celebrate Family Day!

September 9, 2016

The Alabama Family Rights Association, and the Exchange Club of Shelby County are partnering to encourage the entire state of Alabama to participate in this year’s “Family Day” September 26. Family Day is a national movement to celebrate parental engagement as an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free. Scientific data indicates that …

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