hidden gems in Alabama

From Grist to Legend: The Old Mill of Mountain Brook

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Featured Image: The Old Mill

Tucked away in the leafy curves of Mountain Brook, Alabama, there’s a place that looks like it stepped out of a fairytale. A stone-and-timber mill beside a quiet creek, complete with waterwheel and footbridge—it’s the kind of stop that makes you slow down, breathe, and just take it in. Dusty and I didn’t plan to … Read more

Echoes Over Ed Lisenby Lake: The Carillon And Bell Tower Of Ozark

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Ozark Carillon and Bell Tower

There are places on a map—and then there are places on your soul. The Carillon and Bell Tower in Ozark, Alabama, may not draw highway billboards or souvenir shops. Still, for the folks in Dale County, it rings with something more profound: memory, service, and a stubborn pride that refuses to fade. Between Bells and … Read more