Having checked out Bamahenge and Dinosaurs In The Woods, Shae and I set our sights on finding the Lady In The Lake. As with those other structures and sculptures we'd seen earlier, she was created by artist Mark Cline and funded by local businessman George Barber. I'm going … [Read more...] about Visiting Lady In The Lake, Elberta, Alabama
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Visiting Dinosaurs In The Woods, Elberta, Alabama
Elberta, Alabama is home to Dinosaurs In The Woods, a collection of four dinosaur sculptures that are hidden in the woods and by the roadside. The Dinosaurs In The Woods were created by Mark Cline, the artist who also created Bamahenge and several other sculptures in that … [Read more...] about Visiting Dinosaurs In The Woods, Elberta, Alabama
Visiting Bamahenge In Elberta, Alabama
While staying in Saraland, Alabama (just outside of Mobile) on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae, Truffles and I jumped in the car and headed southeast. We'd originally planned to visit Fairhope but changed our mind and continued driving all the way to Elberta. That's … [Read more...] about Visiting Bamahenge In Elberta, Alabama
Sand, Seafood & Sunset: A Day On Dauphin Island
I met a couple from Alabama at the Chicago Seminars last year. They gave me several recommendations of things to do in Alabama, one of which was to visit Dauphin Island. Learning our lesson from Tybee Island, we checked to make sure their beaches were dog-friendly. It turned … [Read more...] about Sand, Seafood & Sunset: A Day On Dauphin Island
Review: Country Inn & Suites Saraland, Alabama
Having left Enterprise, we made our way down towards Mobile, Alabama for five nights. Rather than staying in Mobile, we booked a room at the Country Inn & Suites Saraland. Saraland is a city just outside of Mobile, so it was a convenient location for everything in the … [Read more...] about Review: Country Inn & Suites Saraland, Alabama
Review: Hampton Inn Enterprise, Alabama
Shae and I recently visited Enterprise, Alabama for its 25th annual World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade. While there, we stayed at the Hampton Inn Enterprise - a great hotel and an even better bargain when using your Hilton Honors points. Here's a full review of our … [Read more...] about Review: Hampton Inn Enterprise, Alabama
Getting Lucky At The St Patrick’s Day Homebrew Competition In Enterprise, AL
After attending the 25th annual World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade in Enterprise AL, we got chatting to some locals at the after party. One of them - Rob - said that he had two tickets to that evening's St Patrick's Day Homebrew Competition and asked if we'd like them. … [Read more...] about Getting Lucky At The St Patrick’s Day Homebrew Competition In Enterprise, AL
The World’s Smallest St Patrick’s Day Parade In Enterprise, Alabama
When planning the first year of our 5 year, 50 state road trip, we knew we had to be in Enterprise, Alabama on March 17. That's because Enterprise is home to the World's Smallest St Patrick's Day parade and even holds the Guinness World Record for the achievement. Why's it … [Read more...] about The World’s Smallest St Patrick’s Day Parade In Enterprise, Alabama
Visiting The Boll Weevil Monument In Enterprise, AL
In the center of Main St in Enterprise, Alabama is a Boll Weevil Monument. A monument. To the boll weevil. An insect. A pest. One that destroys cotton. And there's a monument to it in a southern state. There's a good reason that Enterprise built the Boll … [Read more...] about Visiting The Boll Weevil Monument In Enterprise, AL
Selma, Alabama: The Land That Time Forgot And Yet Remembers
If you've been near a classroom in the US in the last twenty years, you've probably heard of Selma, Alabama. Or maybe you saw the movie. It's a name synonymous with civil rights and is known to be an important part of history. Not only African American history, but all of our … [Read more...] about Selma, Alabama: The Land That Time Forgot And Yet Remembers