Old houses, shadowed corners, and Southern folklore—haunted Alabama offers stories that rattle more than just windows.
They say you can still hear the hammers ringing at Sloss Furnaces, echoing through the smoke and iron that built Birmingham’s name. But when Dusty and I first tried to visit, the only sound we heard was Murph laughing in the distance. Round One: When Murph Closed the Gates This stop was supposed to be … Read more
Alabama Road Trip #2 | Travel Made Personal A Leap Into Story Dusty and I didn’t exactly plan to stop here. Lover’s Leap was one of those bonus surprises you only find when you leave the itinerary loose enough for curiosity. We’re both afraid of heights, so stepping onto a rock shelf above Shades Creek … Read more
By Ki | Travel Made Personal – Alabama Road Trip #2 If you’re hunting for a hauntingly beautiful stop in Alabama, look no further than the J.D. Holman House on Broad Street in Ozark. With its sweeping porch and red-brick façade, this turn-of-the-century mansion doesn’t just catch the eye—it captures the imagination. It’s the kind … Read more
You’d think by now I’d know better than to tempt fate with a cemetery and a clue. But there we were—twice, actually—following faint directions and full hearts straight into the arms of Murphy himself. The first time, Dusty and I were chasing a letterbox. A simple one. A quiet one. Supposedly tucked away under the … Read more