The Friends of the Locust Fork River will lead a moderate, three-hour hike from the Swann Covered Bridge in Blount County, Alabama, to Powell Falls and back Oct. 27, beginning at 9.a.m. For more information, call 205-919-6231.

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A view of Oak Mountain Lake near Birmingham, Alabama, on one of the first fall-like days in September, 2006. The Outdoor Alabama Expo, coming up Sept. 30 and a free day at the state park, will feature programs on birding, fishing, boating safety, rock climbing and wildlife watching.

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The early fall weather makes it way too nice to stay in doors and blog. So we're off on another day trip today in search of peace in nature and feature photos. Today's adventure will take us to Oak Mountain State Park. Check back later tonight for more after the sun goes down...

Official Website for OakMountainStatePark.Org

Outdoor Alabama's Web page on Oak Mountain State Park

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The 31st Annual Fall Native American Dance and Crafts Festival at Desoto Caverns Park celebrates the season and Native American culture with a dance exhibition, country crafts and native foods.

DesotoCavernsPark.Com

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