Author Jerome Adams

THE 43RD KENTUCK FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS // ENORMOUS VARIETY OF ART, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND FOOD Of all places for world-class artists to convene, swap stories and show off their handiwork, the Fall destination of...

TRAVELING TO THE PAST // THE MOUNDVILLE NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL Though the era when Native Americans were the only souls in North America lasted thousands of years longer than the civilization that exists...

GETTING THE TRASH OUT OF THE SPLASH IN ALABAMA // SERIOUS WORK // HUGE IMPACT An annual event called "Alabama Coastal Cleanup" will be held on September 20, 2014, all along the coasts of our "Alabama the...

SUNNY BEACHES // AND OTHER RECREATION ON A BUDGET Nine miles from Tuscaloosa/Northport cities is Lake Lurleen State Park, named after Alabama's only female governor, who was the wife of George Wallace, and...

FORT TOMBECBE // IMMERSION ARCHAEOLOGY This spring the University of West Alabama offered an undergraduate course titled Archaeology Field School at Fort Tombecbe under the guidance of Professor Ashley...

IT WAS DOWN HOME AND JUST RIGHT // THE FREEDOM CREEK BLUES FESTIVAL Annually, the Freedom Creek Blues Festival offers an opportunity to enjoy genuine blues performed in an outdoor, rural setting that is in...

PAYNE LAKE // PEACEFUL, BEAUTIFUL // TAKE A DAY TRIP OR CAMP OUT Payne Lake in the Oakmulgee Division of the Talledega National Forest offers several opportunities for recreation not far from Tuscaloosa and...

Every city has natural wonders. Tuscaloosa is no exception. The University of Alabama’s Arboretum at 4800 Arboretum Way provides an enjoyable environment for residents and visitors of Tuscaloosa. The 19-acre...