Environment

DeSoto State Park making progress after March storms

Submitted by Mike Brown, Area man

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 1:40pm

DeSoto State Park making progress after March storms

Ft. Payne, AL (WAFF) - Cleanup is ongoing at DeSoto State Park, three weeks after a strong storm damaged buildings, knocked out power and shut the park for a few days.

According to DeSoto's Brittney Hughes, the restaurant and a majority of the motel rooms remain closed. However, progress is being made. 14 of the motel rooms are back open and the hiking trails are passable. All other areas of the park, including the campgrounds, country store, picnic areas and nature center are open.

Plans for the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum dedication are going ahead. It'll open on April 19th, and be open on weekends, or by appointment.

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Visit the Nature Center at DeSoto State Park

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 4:40pm

Visit the Nature Center at DeSoto State Park

The Nature Center at DeSoto State Park is open 7 days a week during the Spring, Summer, & Fall from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Nature Center features mounted & live animals & shows guests the many things to see in Nature atop Lookout Mountain.

Learn about the ‘Legends of the Lookout’ & the interesting people that made this mountain home. And much more!

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Prescribed burn planned at Little River Canyon National Preserve

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 11:31am

Prescribed burn planned at Little River Canyon National Preserve

A prescribed burn is scheduled for March 28 at Little River National Preserve to reduce hazardous fuels in the forested regions and to enhance native habitats. The prescribed burn will be started if weather conditions are favorable.

The Kral's Burn Unit is located on the south side of Highway 35, directly across from the Canyon Center, and west of Highway 176 to Mushroom Rock. This unit, including Rim Road and Beaver Pond Trail, will be closed the day of and possibly after the burn.

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park's Wild Land Fire Module will assist in the burn. Prescribed fires help to decrease the impact and danger of wildfires. The National Park Service follows specific guidelines and uses extreme caution when conducting the burns.

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Visit Little River Falls in the autumn season

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012, 4:38pm

Visit Little River Falls in the autumn season

Check out these photos of Little River Falls!

A viewer sent them to us, and you can send us photos too! Just snap a photo and email it to pix@WAFF.com.

And be sure to visit Little River Falls.

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Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process

Submitted by Jim Segina, Photojournalist/VJ

Monday, October 22nd, 2012, 9:49am

Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA,) Rural Development (RD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are holding five public meetings where USDA program updates and the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process will be discussed.

The 180--day Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers claims filing period opened September 24, 2012, and will close on March 25, 2013.

Below is a list of upcoming USDA public meetings:

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Weekend events on Lookout Mountain

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, October 10th, 2012, 1:51pm

Friday, October 12 - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Campfire Talk: Corn - A truly a-maize-ing Plant!
Join us for a fun campfire talk in the great outdoors! Join geographer Kelly Gregg in a discussion of the origins of Native American corn, how it shaped American culture and cuisine, and how it went on to help feed the world!” Free & open to the public, bring the family along for fresh popcorn! Seating is limited, so bring your own comfortable
camp chair if you wish. Where: DeSoto’s Campfire Ring in the Improved Campground (In case of inclement weather will be located in Nature Center) Call 256.997.5025 for any info needed.

Saturday, October 13 - 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Rotary Club plans Sporting Clays fundraiser

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Tuesday, June 19th, 2012, 7:48pm

Rotary Club plans Sporting Clays fundraiser
Times-Journal
The Rotary Club will hold a shooting event to benefit the Fort Payne City Schools' iPad initiative Saturday and Sunday at 8 am at Northeast Alabama Sporting Clays in Fort Payne. Registration is $125 per shooter, with a $500 cash prize for first place... Read More

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