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Weekend events at Desoto State Park

Weekend events at Desoto State Park

Native American tools and weapons program at Little River Canyon

Native American tools and weapons program at Little River Canyon

National Park Rangers Larry Beane and Miranda Brown will present programs on Native American Tools and Weapons at the Little River Canyon Center on July 14. The programs will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The programs will include making arrowheads, using the atlatl for throwing spears, and several games.  Families are encouraged to join us for this program.

Native American tools, weapons and games were all made of things from nature.  For more information call the park office at (256)845-9605.

Information from Little River Canyon press release

Celebrating the 4th of July

Celebrating the 4th of July

For me the 4th of July is about one thing: FIREWORKS! Plain and simple. I mean, obluously it's about celebrating the birth of our nation. I am not in any way discounting that. I'm talking about the celebration part of the holiday. 

And what better, more all American way is there to celebrate than with FIREWORKS?? They are pleasing to the eye (which is pleasing to the female demographic) and good and loud (pleasing to the male demographic) so everybody is happy. What more could you want?

But where to go see such a display in Huntsville this 4th?

There just so happen to be MANY places:

  • US Space and Rocket Center: $20 per car
  • Henagar Park: $2
  • Huntsville Stars: $8 (regular admission)
  • Dublin Park: Cost: Free
  • Goose Pond Colony: Free
  • Lake Guntersville: Free
  • Point Mallard Park: Free

But you be asking what should you do during the day before the fireworks? That is a lot of time... 

Before you say "there's nothing to do..." (which is simply a ridicous notion) let me give you some options. If you still want to say, there is nothing to do, then I say you are just too picky. Because there really is plenlty to do. You just have to know where to look. And I've done all the heavy lifting for you! I've gathered all the events up and put them into a list. 

Holy Heat Wave Batman! 5 ways to keep you cool!

Holy Heat Wave Batman! 5 ways to keep you cool!

The next couple of days are looking brutal as we go through weekend. If you are not heading to the lake or the pool this weekend, your options in staying cool are limited. After all if you stay at home, eventually is going to get boring and the book you been meaning to finish will be finished...hopefully. I have some other options to beat the heat.

1. Time to break out Rock Band! You remember that game right? You slap the bass, have your buddy plays lead guitar, your roommate who is always mad at you beating on the drums, and find someone comfortable enough to sing in front of the rest of the group. With a huge library of songs to play from the game or download, this game will last for hours. Depending on the songs that are played, this could be a family fun affair!  You could even have theme parties where everyone has to dress like a rocker or the decade. Let your imagination run wild on this.

4 Star-Spangled events set to tribute July 4th

4 Star-Spangled events set to tribute July 4th

4 Star-Spangled events set to tribute July 4th
Times-Journal
An explosion of free family fun atop Lookout and Sand mountains has DeKalb County celebrating America's independence. The Independence Day celebrations begin July 3 and include an ice cream social, parades, a festival centered on one of America's ..... Read More

Alabama fans gearing up for weekend events

Alabama fans gearing up for weekend events

Alabama fans gearing up for weekend events
Times-Journal
Alabama fans flocked to Fort Payne for fan appreciation weekend last year. This included Virginia Campbell of Westminster, SC, who got her shirt signed by Jeff Cook. A slate of activities are planned this weekend for fans of the country music ..... Read More

Weekend events at DeSoto State Park

Weekend events at DeSoto State Park