Appreciating Our Coastal Environment with Alabama Coastal Foundation

  By Kristine AlfordCover Photo by Lori Sparacio / Stop Or I’ll Shoot Photography   Coastal Alabama is a uniquely abundant place, home to beautiful beaches, lush wetlands, colorful nature trails, and more. In fact, Mobile Bay was nicknamed “America’s Amazon” years ago in recognition of its exceptionally wide range of plant and animal life. However, like many natural resources, coastal Alabama is facing environmental … Continue reading Appreciating Our Coastal Environment with Alabama Coastal Foundation

Trés Taylor: Alabama Folk Artist in a Revolution of Joy

    By Cara D. ClarkPhotos by Cara D. Clark and Marc Bondarenko Trés Taylor is a revolutionary in the finest sense of the word, from overturning his own career path to establishing a sense of harmony and healing in communities in the South. Armed with paint cans, brushes, and a sense of wonder, the Mountain Brook native’s mission now is one of hearts and … Continue reading Trés Taylor: Alabama Folk Artist in a Revolution of Joy

The Music Man : The Story of Fairhope Native Chauncey Packer

  By Jessica DeesePhotography by Nathaniel Thompson, Pensacola Opera, and John F. Martin   If Fairhope were a person, Chauncey Packer would pretty much be it.  A 2019 New York Times article about Fairhope described it as “a place for artists… and people of outsize character.”  It goes on to recount the influence of progressive educator, Marietta Johnson, and share the founding vision that Fairhope … Continue reading The Music Man : The Story of Fairhope Native Chauncey Packer

Our Favorite Books About Family + An Exclusive Author Interview

  By Anderson McKean, Page & Palette Bookstore What do you think of when you hear the word “family?” Most of us would include parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, and uncles; others might say a close friend or neighbor. The definition is unique to each of us, but one thing is universal — families are made up of the people we love and those who love … Continue reading Our Favorite Books About Family + An Exclusive Author Interview

On and Off the Road with Drivin & Vibin

By Jim Hannaford   Everyone has a place they call home, but Kyle and Olivia Brady have more than one. They have strong roots here on the Eastern Shore, but they also love chasing what’s beyond the horizon. In the fall of 2015, the young couple loaded up their small second-hand travel trailer, got in their truck along with their new dog, River, and hit … Continue reading On and Off the Road with Drivin & Vibin

Blaze Some Trails This Season With Our Favorite Outdoor Items!

  By Kelly Weller & The Baldwin County Trailblazers’ Molly Spain & Frank Stickney The Baldwin County Trailblazers has a mission: to get you walking, running, and cycling throughout Baldwin County! They’ve partnered with locally owned businesses to recommend the right gear to get you up and moving this spring and summer.  For a list of things to see & do along the Eastern Shore … Continue reading Blaze Some Trails This Season With Our Favorite Outdoor Items!