Oh Sherri Island Pub
New dining by the water options for Logan Martin and Neely Henry lakes Story by Roxann EdsallPhotos by Mackenzie Free Lake residents often claim that if you live on Logan
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Smoke on the Falls
BBQ cooking event returns to Gadsden area Where there’s smoke, there’s championship barbecue. At least that’s the menu for April 3-4 at Smoke on the Falls Noccalula Barbecue Competition weekend.
Spring Lantern Festival at Noccalula Falls
New event at iconic park is so cool Story by Paul SouthSubmitted photos Even before the first light’s glow at the inaugural Lantern Festival at Noccolula Falls Park and Campground,
In the Kitchen with the Settles
Flowers, artwork and more Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Bob Crisp At most houses on Logan Martin Lake, the view of the water is the most mesmerizing feature. Guests to
Gotta get to Gadsden
Rolling out the welcome mat Story by Paul SouthSubmitted photos A new campaign celebrating this city’s big-city feel and small town charm is up and running. Its message? “Gotta Get
Let the good times roll
Gadsden tops off Chili Cookoff with a Mardi Gras parade Story by Roxann EdsallSubmitted Photos There’s a party going on next month in the streets of Gadsden. Call it a
Christmas on the Coosa
Gadsden turns riverside park into winter wonderland Story by Paul SouthSubmitted Photos Folks in Gadsden are crazy about Christmas, and it shows. All you had to do is look no
This must be the place for fly fishing
Keeping Black Creek stocked with trout is key Story by Paul SouthSubmitted and staff photos Something fishy will be going on at Alabama’s most picturesque waterfall on Black Creek. New
Legends Boat Show
Returning to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame A pair of boat dealers on Logan Martin Lake had an idea that grew from a simple open house. And as good
In the Kitchen with Brooke Tollison
A new generation finds the perfect Coosa retreat Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Mackenzie Free If it’s a holiday or her father’s birthday, chances are Brooke Tollison is making a
On the Water: Boat Preview 2026
Compiled by Paul Southand Graham HadleySubmitted Photos Come January, with lake levels low and 2025 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to dream of sleek new boats for the summer
Reimagining the City of Gadsden
Downtown, riverfront & more on the move Story by Paul SouthContributed photos Economically speaking, this Coosa River town is hotter than free Taylor Swift tickets in a junior high lunchroom.
Great Alabama 650 2025
Epic paddle battle returns to Coosa River Photos courtesy ofAlabama Scenic River Trail Six times. Six wins. Not bad. Not bad at all for Logan Martin fan favorite Salli O’Donnell
Get ready for the Great Alabama 650
Paddle race returns this October They call it the world’s longest paddle race and at 650 miles across Alabama’s waterways, it is one of the world’s toughest endurance races, too.
In the Kitchen and around the Lake with the Ayres
Story by Scottie VickeryPhotos by Mackenzie Free For most folks living on the water, entertaining large crowds of family and friends is part of summertime fun. For Lauren and Jason
Boosting fish habitats on Neely Henry
NHLA leading effort to create angler’s dream lake on the Coosa Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Tricia Lybrook Dave Tumlin has a whopper of a fish story, complete with possibly
Gadsden’s The AMP
Historic landmark a thriving venue Story by Paul SouthPhotos by Graham HadleySubmitted photos In her off time, Janet Tarrance enjoys crafting healthy, mouth-watering recipes for family and friends. In her
Summer fun on Neely Henry Lake
Southside Landing and Coosa Landing kayaking and paddle boats Pedal Boats are back! Just in time for Spring Break in March, a parade of pedal boats made their second season
Skyrockets at Night!
Fireworks on Neely Henry and Logan Martin Lakes If you can’t imagine a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks, that’s because it has been part of the tradition since nearly
On Eagles’ Wings
Bald eagles thrive on the Coosa Story by Roxann EdsallSubmitted photos from Alabama Outdoors Top photo by Cathy Flynn Katie Faught had no plans to take up photography. That is,
Smoke on the Falls
Iconic cooking competition returns to Noccalula Falls Story by Scottie VickerySubmitted Photos The first time Tony Skiroock heard his name announced as Grand Champion of a national barbecue competition, the
Coosa Harbor a new chapter toward a reimagined Gadsden
Story by Paul SouthSubmitted Photos A few years ago, when Kent Back ran for this Coosa River town’s governing council, his message was clear: “I told people that whoever wins