As summertime approaches, we start thinking about vacations, weekend trips, getaways, and getting outdoors. Alabamians are fortunate that life in Dixie is synonymous with all these things, and in this issue, we highlight some of our faves. In addition to our fabulous beaches, we found the Chief Ladiga Trail in northeast Alabama (page 42) to be a great excursion for outdoors enthusiasts of any activity level. Shooting sporting clays (page 60) at the luxurious Pursell Farms in Sylacauga was another big hit; their spin on traditional five-stand shooting offers a unique experience. Stroll through the villages of Mountain Brook (page 34) to enjoy a wide variety of shopping, dining, and playtime options; just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to take it all in. Pull up a table at one of Chef James Boyce’s six restaurants in the Rocket City (page 80), and celebrate at fun-filled festivals such as Jazz Fest in Alexander City (page 10) and The Blessing of the Fleet in Bayou La Batre (page 14). Whatever your fancy, we hope you’ll find some inspiration for your own adventures in these pages.
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