Alabama Vacation Ideas
Alabama is one of the many beautiful places in the United States that every American should visit.
Stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to Tennessee it is sandwiched in between Mississippi and Georgia.
This entire region of the U.S. is a must see.
Alabama has over 20 state parks that range from primitive camping to resorts. You are sure to find a great place to experience the outdoors in this state.
Alabama has great adventures for every interest including tours that will fill in your American history as well as inspire you.
North, South, East and West
Their parks feature everything from camping, boating, fishing, golf, hiking trails and biking trails to cabin rentals. In the spring or fall the bird migration is quite the site, to go along with a blend of brilliant autumn foliage.
Here is a Backpacking Checklist for you to print out.
In the northern mountains region there is the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, which is a great opportunity to teach yourself and the children about the planets and the night sky. One of my favorite things to do is look for constellations or meteor showers and for just a few dollars you can pick up a star finder. It's not hard to do and it is a lifetime of knowledge and fun for everyone.
Also museums, antebellum mansions, historic forts and the new Civil War Trail will be great scenery that will educate you as well.
From fishing and baseball to golf and cave exploring Alabama is a great place to explore.
Alabama is home to two sports hall of fame museums, the world's oldest ballpark (baseball), great golf, championship fishing and the latest in motorsports racing.
Something For Everyone
In many ways visiting Alabama is like taking a journey back in time. A rich cultural heritage is evident.
Alabama's Metropolitan region is a great place to explore. Their strong sense of community and hospitality will make you want to come back. Then there is the golf, plenty of golf to be had.
There are all sorts of great museums throughout Alabama including aviation history when the Tuskegee Air National History Site hosts its grand opening on October 10-12 in 2008.
Here you can learn about the contributions the airmen made through dioramas, hands-on exhibits 
and more at historic Moton Field.
In the southeast of Alabama there is a world-class baseball facility, two national forests, eight state parks, three gaming facilities, secluded spots for canoeing, kayaking, camping and fishing, several water parks and a nationally recognized zoo and wildlife preserve.
Fishing For All
Lay Lake is a popular site for bass tournaments, and Tallapoosa County is known for great fishing on Lake Martin and great camping at Wind Creek State Park.
Jones Bluff near Selma, Pike County Lake in Troy, Lake Martin near Alexander City, and beautiful Lake Eufaula offer great adventures. Many of these sites are also perfect for canoeing and kayaking.
If freshwater fishing is not to your liking go deep-sea fishing or sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. Thirty-two miles of breathtaking Alabama waters are enough to make you forget your day job and become a beach bum.
Enjoy!