Parks & Local Attractions
The plunging ridges, winding rivers and forested hilltops of the lower Appalachians create a fantastic natural landscape for all to enjoy, the Mountain Region has many excellent parks that allow the public to take in the great beauty that surrounds us.
The Mountain Region is full of fascinating contrasts, an area known both for its rustic charm and for its status as the state's leading technological center These local attractions help illustrate just how interesting and surprising getting to know North Alabama can be.
Although life in the Mountain Region has always moved at a slower pace than in the rest of the state, the region has nonetheless had important impacts on the Alabama's history. From the Civil War to the Great Depression to the country's space race, Northern Alabama has been part of some of the most significant American historical changes.