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Coldwater Covered Bridge

Coldwater Covered Bridge

COLDWATER COVERED BRIDGE

Where: Oxford in Calhoun County, Alabama

ClarksonLegg Covered Bridge

Clarkson-Legg Covered Bridge

CLARKSON-LEGG COVERED BRIDGE

Where: Bethel in Cullman County, Alabama

AlamucheeBellamy Covered Bridge

Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge

ALAMUCHEE-BELLAMY COVERED BRIDGE

Where: Livingston in Sumter County, Alabama

Lactofermentation: Even better than canning?

Lacto-fermentation: Even better than canning?

Canning has made a crazy comeback.

Why kids need nature more than ever

Why kids need nature more than ever

Last Child in the Woods author Richard Louv argues the rising use of technology in education makes kids' need for nature even stronger.

I've got a turtle crush

I've got a turtle crush

This morning I feel the need to purge my soul and confess one of my deepest, darkest secrets. Please don’t share this with anyone else but …there’s...

5 types of sustainable farming you can do

5 types of sustainable farming you can do

Do you dream of starting your own hobby farm or homestead?

The princess is packing

The princess is packing

Life comes at us in waves; some are the little ones you drift over and enjoy the ride.  Others are rogues that knock you down and leave you sputtering.

Embracing the light: How the sun is good for you

Embracing the light: How the sun is good for you

Did you know sunshine fights disease and promotes spectacular health? It's time to embrace the light!

5 key questions to ask before buying rural land

5 key questions to ask before buying rural land

Wait! Before you buy that land, make sure you’ve done your homework. Here are five key questions to ask, and how to find the answers.