Outdoor Activities

My husband and I have been picking blueberries at various farms in the area for years. It doesn't take long to pick a couple of gallons, and I swear the berries are bigger than anything that can be bought...

Pack your sunscreen, your favorite swimsuit, a good read and your best floppy hat because we're going to the beach! Lucky for Birmingham residents who are already thinking about summer vacation or spring break, there are many drivable beaches from...

If there are any other moms out there looking to get their steps in and try some new fun parks and playgrounds, there are our lots of places to walk with kiddos. Most places you can get a good,...

  The newly updated Homewood Central Park playground is now open! As Homewood residents who love to be outside, my family spends a lot of time at this park. Over the past few months, we've watched the work being done...

If you are looking for a quiet date night on a warm summer night or a large open area to let the kids burn off some energy before dinner, this list of Birmingham outdoor dining spots has a little...

Sitting at the tailend of the Appalachian foothills, Birmingham, takes pride in its natural beauty and cultivated miles of trail systems. Hiking with kids, especially young ones, isn't always easy; but fortunately, there are many family-friendly (and dog-friendly) trails...

There are so many great places for a family to take a vacation near Birmingham, Alabama. Amazing cities await just within a short drive of our city. Here are the 8 best road trips from Birmingham... 1. Atlanta Atlanta, Georgia is...