Running and Biking: Morning, Midday or Evening?
Running and biking in the Tennessee Valley during summer comes with challenges. It is arguably the best and worst time of the year to hit the road or trail. Best […]
Fritz: Western States 100 ‘More Difficult Than I Ever Imagined’
Of all the things Eric Fritz thought might happen after completing the Western States 100 endurance run in California, being a plumber wasn’t on the list. Yet, just a day […]
Tahoe 200 Conquered by Schneekloth in 3 Days
Martin Schneekloth of Huntsville added the Tahoe 200 ultramarathon to his list of successful events, finishing the 200-miler in a little more than three days. The event actually is 205 […]
Great Blue Heron Hundreds on Labor Day Weekend in Huntsville
The first official 100-mile run in North Alabama history, the Great Blue Heron Hundreds, will be held Labor Day weekend at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. It was announced by Fringe […]
Cathedral Caverns Trail Run Registration Opens
Registration is open for the 2022 Cathedral Caverns trail run at Cathedral Caverns State Park, one of the Southeast’s coolest parks and events. Runners can choose between the 15K or […]
Smoke Rise 2022 Results: Cole Robinson Wins in Record Time
Cole Robinson set a men’s record with a blazing time of 1:55.32 to win the Smoke Rise Trail Run half-marathon May 14 in Huntsville. Robinson, 16, was pursued by a […]
Alabama State Parks Bond Issue on Voters’ Ballots
When voters go to the primary election polls on May 24, an Alabama State Parks bond issue will be one of the things to consider when they cast their votes. […]
Tennessee State Parks: $2.1 Billion Economic Impact in 2021
Tennessee State Parks had an economic impact of $2.1 billion in Fiscal Year 2021 and 38.5 million visits. The figures are from a report done for the Tennessee Department of […]
Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama Adds 1,600 Acres
Oak Mountain State Park near Birmingham has expanded by approximately 1,600 acres and safeguarded one of the largest undeveloped tracts along a major highway corridor. The addition to Alabama’s largest […]
Devils Racetrack Backyard Ultra Results: Maples Wins on 10th Yard
Hayden Maples overcame heat and 17 competitors to complete 10 yards and win the inaugural Devils Racetrack Backyard Ultra at Wade Mountain Nature Preserve. Maples, of Cullman, began the 10th […]
