Alabama is ranked as the 30th largest state in the United States. There are four national forest with in the state: Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega and Tuskegee. The National Park Service is in control of two national historic sites: Tuskegee Institute and Tuskegee Airman sites. There are two historic trails that run through the state: The Selma to Montgomery National Voting Rights Trail and the Trail of Tears.
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor activities in Alabama range from golfing on the "Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail,"Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel: On the Course hiking or biking on one of the many trails in the state or even kayaking and swimming in one of the "incredible streams, rivers [or] lakes."Alabama Bureau of Tourism & Travel: Water
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If planning a trip to Alabama, please see the vacation pages for Mobile and Birmingham
Alabama Outdoor Destinations
Alabama Outdoor Sports
References
Fast Facts
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Capital
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Became a state
December 14, 1819
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Time zones
Central
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Major cities
Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile
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Official state items
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*Bird
Yellowhammer
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*Flower
Camellia
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*Tree
Southern Pine
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*Animal
Black Bear
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*Salt Water Fish
Tarpon
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*Fresh Water Fish
Large Mouth Bass
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*Gem
Star Blue Quartz
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*Insect
The Monarch butterfly Danaus pleipuss
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Nickname
No official nickname, but commonly called “the Heart of Dixie”
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Slogans
Share the wonder, Alabama the beautiful, and Where America finds its voice
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Origin
Alabama originally means tribal town in the Creek Indian language.50states.com: Alabama Facts and Trivia
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Fact:
People who lives in Alabama are called Alabamians
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Mardi Gras
Alabama was the one to introduced the Mardi Gras into the western world. Held on Tuesday, the day before Lenten season starts.
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Fact:
Alabama workers built the first rocket to put humans on the moon50states.com: Alabama Facts and Trivia
