Seasonal Florence, Alabama

Florence, Alabama is pretty great in its own right. It's a nice, little southern town that's quite a bit more than meets the eye. So what is there to do in Florence, Alabama this fall? Here's a list of things you probably didn't even know were going on!

First Fridays are still going on!

That's right, it may be getting colder, but Florence First Fridays are here for a little while longer. Come to Downtown Florence and enjoy the cozier feel of the Fall First Fridays. 

Also, Rogersville is having their First Saturdays as well, Nov. 3. 

Arts and Crafts are still alive and well!

You may remember the southern winters from your childhood being all about crafting and baking things to help stave off that cold winter weather. You can experience the arts and crafts from all our best local artisans at these events:

• Kennedy Douglas Center - Oil Paintings by Paula Frizbe - Nov. 6 - Dec. 28
• Shoals Community Theatre - The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - Nov. 8 - 11
• Kennedy Douglas Center - 2012 Quilt Challenge - Nov. 14 - Dec. 14

The Natchez Trace

photo courtesy of  Nietngale's Flickr account.

This is the best time of year to visit the Natchez Trace, hands down. Take a relaxing, and scenic drive as far as you want to Mississippi or Tennessee. In fact, you can visit 3 states in one short trip on the Natchez Trace! While you're there stop by and check out Tom's Wall.

You can find a nice, little, organized list of everything to do on the trace here. 

Trail of Tears

Photos from the annual remembrance of the Trail of Tears, 2012.

May First Friday

May has kicked off! and that means there's almost too much going on this weekend. We started off with one of the biggest first friday's we've had this year. There were a lot of unusual sights to see this time.

Eagle Cam

This is not Florence area content, per se, BUT it is so very entertaining to watch.

This is the Decorah, Iowa eagels nest cam.

I think it could work for us too. It's in the works.

http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/Tourism-hopes-tied-to-planned-eagle-cam,189902
What do you think?

Earth Day

Earth Day  

The weather was perfect for this year's Earth Day event in Florence, AL. 

Earth Day Children's Activities

                                               

There was a variety of educational entertainment pertaining to the environment.

Walnut Street

You never know what kind of surprises there will be on a walking tour!

Wilson Park

Wilson Park tours included the historic downtown Post Office and the Region bank modeled after the Forks of Cypress, as well as the Kennedy Douglas center for the arts.

Forks of Cypress

Walking tours kicked off early this year,and so did Spring. The weather was perfect this morning at about 70 degrees.