| alabama is a state filled with beauty year-round. from the scenic mountains in the north to the velvety white beaches of the gulf coast, alabama is teeming with outdoor adventures for everyone. this seems fitting, especially since 2006 focuses on the year of outdoor alabama. the mountain areas provide plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, horse-back riding and rock-climbing. hunting is also a favorite past-time here, with some of the largest populations of deer and wild turkeys found anywhere. alabama is a birding paradise, with over 400 species of birds such as the bald eagle and red-cockaded woodpecker to view. you can also play a round of golf on the world famous robert trent jones golf trail. alabama provides a rich history of important people and events that shaped our country such as helen keller and the civil rights movement. you can find stories about them and more in the many museums throughout the state. see an actual apollo spacecraft and learn more about man’s adventures in space at one of several science museums such as the u.s. space and rocket center. state-of-the-art malls, antique stores and outlet shops offer many different shopping experiences. casual and gourmet restaurants, amusement parks, live music and shows, art galleries and zoos also provide many different entertainment experiences. alabama has so many places to go and things to do that nobody’s passion is denied.
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