Wild Alabama

06/01/2026

Join Wild Alabama Staff at the 2026 Jeep the Saloon JTS Off-Road Adventure! I (Lindsay Madison) will be camping on the grounds from Friday to Sunday morning. Lots of Wild Alabama swag and tons of Jeep souvenirs in the vendor area, plus Native American hand carved wood sculptures, and other hand made relics available to purchase at the top of the hill.. Shop around, or eat at the Rattlesnake Saloon restaurant while you get ready for your trail ride! Bring your Jeep OR ANY 4x4 vehicle... Does not have to be a Jeep. You'll be driving!

Spectators tickets are available if you do not choose to do any of the Trail rides. Those tickets are cheaper.

There will be live music at night, plus food trucks from all over Alabama selling their best cuisine throughout the day.

Wild Alabama's table will be in the vendor area in the "Big Field".

We hope you will come check out this fun weekend of events!

~ With love from your friends at Wild Alabama.... Inspiring people to enjoy, value, and protect the Wild places of Alabama!

05/28/2026

https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2026/05/more-than-1400-acres-added-to-alabama-national-forest.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaASFRfdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe6Il6wsYpksEjFroYmzAcMgtkCRQzge7ZiEG80rGWhEZ0WV_42wZFm-IGRoc_aem_EgsEoRGY0i8i4Z70uMcz4g&utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-aldotcom&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202605276a171ef6e56a4d2f773e1c22

The land in Clay County will help preserve habitat on the southern border of the forest, improving public access and recreation.

05/21/2026

Get outside and enjoy your National Forests! Or join Wild Alabama for one of our amazing events!

See you on the trail!





https://www.wildal.org/registration

05/21/2026

We had an amazing time during our visit with the Double Springs Elementary 1st grade students and teachers! They stopped by on their field trip around the community a couple of weeks ago.

Mrs. Tucker enjoyed sharing about some of the amazing natural treasures right here “in our backyard” — from the beautiful Sipsey Wilderness to unique species like the Flattened Musk Turtle and the Black Warrior Waterdog. Students also learned about our special part of the “world” while practicing map skills and exploring where we live within our country, state, county, and region.

It was a wonderful visit, and we were so impressed by how much these students already knew! Thank you for allowing us to be part of such a fun and educational day. The future of conservation is bright with students like these! 🌎🐢💧

05/21/2026

The National Wilderness Skills Institute is offering Virtual Learning Opportunities on June 3–4, providing a great chance to learn from experts and gain a deeper understanding of Wilderness stewardship, conservation practices, and public land management.

Whether you are a volunteer, outdoor enthusiast, educator, or simply passionate about our public lands, these sessions offer valuable information and inspiration.

Wild Alabama encourages anyone interested in Wilderness stewardship and conservation to check out these learning opportunities and get involved in protecting the places we all love to enjoy, value, and protect.

You can find more information and the registration link on the Wild Alabama website. ⬇️

https://www.wildal.org/campfire-conversations

Where stories spark and spirits soar. Join Wild Alabama for Campfire Conversations—a soulful gathering under the stars where voices rise like embers to honor our wild heritage and the ancient beauty of the Sipsey.

05/20/2026

Northwest Alabama RC&D Council is an amazing partner in the region and has provided funding to support our volunteer training programs and trail maintenance efforts! We appreciated the opportunity to not only share how the funding provided has been used and impacted our public lands, but also the opportunity to share more about Wild Alabama and our mission to inspire people to Enjoy, Value, & Protect the wild places of Alabama!

We hope to see you on the trail!

05/15/2026

Such a treat running into THE Rick "Trail Boss" Cranford and Tucker at Pink E Burns this morning who offered to join me "Wet Beans", and James "Not-Ready" as we sling bladed, lopped, and brushed ~ mile 144 to ~ mile 145 on the Pinhoti in Dugger Mountain Wilderness. While we did get lots done, talking about UFOs, cryptids, and the state of the world was the highlight 😅
Thank you two for coming and lending a hand in getting the overgrowth in check!

05/13/2026

Thanks to our Certified Trails Technician, Morgan Wilson for talking us through the purpose for some of our recent trail work! Wild Alabama Staff and Volunteers help to maintain the Sipsey Wilderness Trails inside the Bankhead National Forest. With 52 miles of Sanctioned, numbered hiking trails, one flash flood can easily destroy many sections of several trails. We work to either build the section of trail back to the way it was, or we create a reroute that is more safe and sustainable. We always work to prevent further erosion, so usually the reroute is done further from the creek than the original path.
If you are interested in helping with any of these trail projects, email [email protected], or [email protected]. We would love for you to join us in the forest!

05/11/2026

Mountain laurel appreciation hike on the Pinhoti Trail this morning was oh so lovely! With bird migration in full swing, mild weather, mountain views, and flowers blooming everywhere, we had a really really nice time! Not to mention rich conversation among new friends, the joy of youngsters frolicking around, and tasty snacks we brought along!

05/06/2026

FYI….If you got an email from Wild Alabama that looks like an invitation, dont open it. We didn’t send it! 🤦‍♀️