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Celebrate National Public Lands Day in Alabama with Wild South on Sept. 28!
Let’s rescue the Bankhead National Forest from all that trash! National Public Lands Day is a great opportunity for families, individuals, scout troops, church groups, youth groups, volunteer organizations – anyone who cares about public lands and wants to spend a day outside doing something good for our Bankhead National Forest. Have you ever wondered…
Read MoreWork Day in Sipsey Wilderness
Join Wild South for a Work Day in the Sipsey Wilderness! Saturday, August 31st Where to Meet: The Wild South Office (552 Lawrence St., Moulton, AL) at 8:30 AM. Workday Details: Join Wild South staff, wilderness rangers and volunteers for an exciting work day in the Sipsey Wilderness! The day will begin with a crosscut demonstration…
Read MoreStoryteller Anne Markham Bailey Speaks for the Bankhead
This summer, Wild South sat down with Anne Bailey, producer and director of Present Tense Podcast, to find out more about her inspiring series, “The Fight for Alabama’s Last Wild Places.” This 13-episode work tells the stories of the original activists who fought to protect the Bankhead National Forest many years ago. Anne is an…
Read MoreHike in Lost Cove Wilderness
Join Wild South for a scenic guided hike in Lost Cove Wilderness! Saturday, August 17th Where to Meet: Meet at the Gragg Prong Falls trailhead at 9:30 am. (See directions below) Hike Details: Join Wild South and Jake from Trout Unlimited for a scenic guided hike in the Lost Cove Wilderness Study Area. Come…
Read MoreBook-Signing & Artist Talk with Charles Seifried
Photo (c) Charles Seifried Join us for an intimate book-signing event & artist talk with photographer Charles Seifried Sunday, August 11th from 1-3 pm Charles Seifried is a renowned photographer and dedicated forest advocate. He has spent much of his professional career documenting the amazing landscapes of the South, introducing individuals to the…
Read MoreWild Wednesday Hike to Caney Creek Falls
***Unfortunately, this hike has been CANCELED. We apologize for any inconvenience!*** Come Adventure with Wild South! Wednesday, July 24th Hike to Caney Creek Falls Caney Creek Falls is a perfect summertime hike! Within one mile from the trailhead, we will encounter the stunning falls, and one of the best swimming holes in Alabama.…
Read MoreHike to Payne Creek Canyon
Join Wild South for a Hike in the Bankhead National Forest! Saturday, August 3rd Where to Meet: The Wild South Office (552 Lawrence St., Moulton, AL) at 9:00 AM. Hike Details: Wild South volunteer Sam Calhoun will lead the group from the trailhead in the Payne Creek Demonstration Area on Highway 33, just north…
Read MoreCharles Seifried – Photographer, Activist, Friend to Wild Places
Charles Seifried is a renowned photographer and dedicated forest advocate. He has spent much of his professional career documenting the incredible landscapes of the South, and has introduced countless individuals to the amazing natural beauty of our wildest places. His photographic works inspire wonder, awe, and appreciation, and played a pivotal role in the fight…
Read MoreWild Wednesday Hike to Payne Creek Canyon
Come Adventure with Wild South! Wednesday, July 31st Hike to Payne Creek Canyon Payne Creek is a tributary of the Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River. Our hike will start at the Payne Creek Demonstration Area on Highway 33, just north of the Sipsey Fork bridge. The half-mile descent into the canyon…
Read MoreCanyon Hike in the Bankhead National Forest
Join Wild South for a Laid-Back Canyon Hike in the Bankhead National Forest! Saturday, July 27th Where to Meet: The Wild South Office (552 Lawrence St., Moulton, AL) at 9:00 AM. Hike Details: The focus of this hike will be on exploring the natural wonders of the forest, being in or near the water,…
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