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BOOK NOW: www.extraholidays.com Nestled just a short distance away from the Towers, Wyndham at the Cottages is the perfect place to call your home away from home. With everything you need just a few minutes from your door, enjoy one of the many exciting shows, play a round or two of championship golf, indulge in flavorsome dishes from the local restaurants, or simply relax on the couch with family and friends. For all our active guests, your Activities Department is just a hop, skip, and a jump away and we would love for you to participate in a craft, join us in the game room, or unwind in our paraffin wax treatment. If you're looking for history of the Grand Strand, visit our on-site concierge and obtain various information on the intrinsic sights and sounds of the town. However you would like to spend your vacation, remember that your Activities Department as well as the entire Ocean Boulevard staff, is always willing to make your vacation experience the most memorable! Naturally, the fun in Myrtle Beach always starts on the beach, the area's most popular attraction. Sixty miles of sandy beaches provide ample entertainment opportunities such as water sports, shell collecting and more as part of your vacation. But there's a wide range of other activities awaiting you. Test your game on the area's many miniature golf courses, head out to the emerald-green fairways of a local championship golf course, or cool off at one of the area's water or amusement parks. Take a cruise ...

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Flippin out in Marshall County... A short documentary on things to do in Marshall County, AL for Halloween 2010.

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The commercial for Tuscaloosa/Northport winning the All-America City in 2002.

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Mainstream media was quick to report the devastation caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, but had little interest in reporting the status of Gulf Coast beaches and waters after the cleanup. As a result, communities like Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama are suffering doubly; not only were traditional fishing grounds closed to local fishermen, their most important source of revenue - tourism - has been severely impacted. Unsure of the condition of the beaches, tourists are staying away in droves, even though the cleanup has been largely successful and the beaches and waters are clean and gorgeous. Read more about my round-the-world travels on my blog: holeinthedonut.com.

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Mobile Museum of Art built an outdoor sculpture trail to showcase art. Chief curator Paul W. Richelson, Ph.D., says the trail has become a popular gathering spot for fitness buffs of all ages. www.mobilemuseumofart.com

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A morning walk along the beaches of Orange Beach.

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Dancing Elberta Alabama Sausage Festival. Elberta, Alabama is widely know for its annual Elberta German Sausage Festival. This event, started in the mid-70s, is held the last weekend in March and October to support the town's volunteer fire department. The event features polka music, Elberta German Sausage, and 250 arts and crafts vendors. We attended the March event and had a great time. The people were friendly, the food was great, and the exhibits were worth seeing. If you plan to go to the next sausage festival, please plan ahead. Get there early--traffic, traffic, traffic later in the day! For more information on the Elberta Sausage Festival go to www.freetravelwithus.com Visit www.FreeTravelWithUs.com formore travel locations. Please email us at FrankieD@FreeTravelWithUs.com with any helpful suggestions on how we can do a better job documenting our travels and getting the word out about our website. Thanks!

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www.RossBridge.com — Eight distinct residential neighborhoods, a lively village center, an exquisite Robert Trent Jones golf course and a $100 million luxury resort give this award-winning 1700-acre enclave all the elements of a classic American resort town. The Ross Bridge master plan encompasses a total of 1600 high-quality homes and townhomes nestled in the lush, green foothills of the Appalachian Mountains outside Birmingham, Alabama. Buyers will find an appealing range of architectural styles, home configurations and prices in this safe, family-friendly environment, with more than 200 acres of community parks, playgrounds, lakes and nature areas. In addition to the 8191-yard championship golf course -- one of the newest on Alabama's famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail -- residents will enjoy privileged access the five-star amenities of the Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort & Spa, including shops and restaurants, tennis courts, a swimming pool and a luxurious 12000-square-foot spa. Despite the community's pleasantly secluded atmosphere, Ross Bridge is just minutes away from a full spectrum of recreational and cultural attractions in and around the city of Birmingham. Acreage: 1700 acres (688 hectares) Acreage: 1700 acres (688 hectares) Golf: The resort's magnificent 8191-yard championship golf course is one of the newest additions to Alabama's famous Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which the New York Times has called "some of the best public golf on Earth." Ross Bridge ...

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Hello again! You are in for a real special surprise with this Branson show video update. Today, we bring you a little sample of Alabama Revival. Spend the night singing along to all of your favorite Alabama tunes. Lend your ears to the delightful sounds brought to you by Alabama Revival at the one and only God and Country Theatre in Branson, Missouri. You can get a great ticket deal on this show when you pay a visit to TicketBranson and TicketBranson.com.

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Talladega, Alabama - Davy Allison Memorial Talladega Texaco Walk of Fame / Davey Allison Memorial was established by the RK Allen Oil Company, the Birmingham-based distributor for Chevron in the area, to remember the legacy of NASCAR driver Davey Allison. Davey Allison, son of legendary driver Bobby Allison, died in a helicopter crash in the infield of Talladega Superspeedway in 1993. The Memorial, located in a downtown park in Talladega, Alabama is a tribute where fans vote for NASCAR's top drivers, past and present, to a specially themed "hall of fame" for drivers. The induction ceremony takes place on Saturday night during the AMP Energy 500 weekend. Davey Allison won his first NASCAR Winston Cup race at his "home track", the Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 1987. He was the only driver in NASCAR Winston Cup History to win two races and five poll positions in his first season on the world's most competitive racing circuit, and was honored as the series' Rookie of the Year. This video of part of a series of videos featuring the area of Talladega, Alabama. You can see other Talladega videos at the following links: Talladega Alabama -- Jemison Carnegie Heritage Hall www.youtube.com Talladega Alabama -- Waldo Covered Bridge www.youtube.com Talladega Alabama -- A Drive Through Town www.youtube.com Talladega Alabama -- A Walk Through Town www.youtube.com Talladega Alabama -- Davey Allison www.youtube.com Talladega Alabama -- Logan Martin Dam www.youtube.com Talladega ...

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Demopolis, Alabama - Bluff Hall Bluff Hall is a historic residence in Demopolis, Alabama. The original portion of the house is in the Federal style with later additions that altered it to the Greek Revival style. The house was built in 1832 by Allen Glover for his daughter, Sarah Serena Glover, and her husband, Francis Strother Lyon. Francis Lyon, a lawyer and planter, served in both Confederate and the United States congresses. Frequent war-time visitors in his house were General Leonidas Polk and General Zachary Deas. This video of part of a series of videos featuring the area of Demopolis, Alabama. You can see other Demopolis videos at the following links: Demopolis Alabama -- Bluff Hall www.youtube.com Demopolis Alabama -- Confederate Park www.youtube.com Demopolis Alabama -- A Ride in Town www.youtube.com Demopolis Alabama -- Riverside Cemetery www.youtube.com Demopolis Alabama -- Historic Theater District www.youtube.com Demopolis Alabama -- A Walk in Town www.youtube.com Demopolis Alabama -- White Bluff Park www.youtube.com Demopolis Alabama -- Whitfield Canal www.youtube.com For more info on Demopolis, Alabama go to www.FreeTravelWithUs.com Visit www.FreeTravelWithUs.com for more travel locations. Please email us at FrankieD@FreeTravelWithUs.com with any helpful suggestions on how we can do a better job documenting our travels and getting the word out about our website. Thanks!

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www.c-atlanta.com takes you on a ride from Downtown Atlanta to the Lenox Square Mall

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The state of Alabama Tourism Department has designated 2011 has the year of Music. Enjoy this music video on the history and sounds of Decatur -Morgan, County Alabama.

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foleyabis.com- For 40 years The Alabama Gulf Coast has celebrated a small tiny shellfish. "The Shrimp" Four days of celebration in Gulf Shores, Alabama with food music and all kinds of items for sale. Do you have your reservation yet? Call Today and let our friend staff book you a room for the Party! Visit http

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Small town Alabama Music by Kemmerer 04 - Blues for the Naive and 09 - Troubble in Takamatsu

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Demopolis, Alabama - Whitfield Canal The Whitfield Canal was built by General Nathan Bryan Whitfield, builder of Gaineswood. General Whitfield had his slaves dig this drainage canal by hand between 1845 and 1863 to prevent water from overflowing and flooding the plantation. The rainfall...

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Performed at the 2011 WC Handy Festival First Presbyterian Church, Sheffield, Alabama Christopher-Joel Carter, IV, Piano

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Alabama (i/?æl??bæm?/) is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland waterways. The state ranks 23rd in population with 4.7 million residents in 2009 The back country roads are a great way to experience Alabama. music by Kammerer 06 - My urban soul

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Basically the only thing I knew of Alabama was the turbulent past of the civil rights movement. We got off the main interstate and took some of the back roads and found a beautiful rural setting that is present in many southern states. A statement to how things are is a lack of fences and window bars. Still the state has a history that everyone should be aware of especially the young. Freedom and rights come with a price. The Selma to Montgomery marches were three marches in 1965 that marked the political and emotional peak of the American civil rights movement. They grew out of the voting rights movement in Selma, Alabama, launched by local African-Americans who formed the Dallas County Voters League (DCVL). In 1963, the DCVL and organizers from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) began voter-registration work. When white resistance to Black voter registration proved intractable, the DCVL requested the assistance of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, who brought many prominent civil rights and civic leaders to support voting rights. The first march took place on March 7, 1965 — "Bloody Sunday" — when 600 civil rights marchers were attacked by state and local police with billy clubs and tear gas. The second march took place on March 9. Only the third march, which began on March 21 and lasted five days, made it to the state capital, Montgomery, 51 miles (82 km) away. The marchers averaged 10 miles (16 km) a day along ...

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We loved seeing the small towns in Alabama, beautiful architecture and what looked a quiet laid back life great for families. Sadly the economy is hurting many of these towns, it would be a shame to loose such an important part of the US as small towns. music by Persson 02 - Last day of summer and 06 - Time

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The 97th Regimental String Band Rick Moock, Mark Luce and Craig Wolford) performing at the 2003 Chicago Maritime Festival held February 22, 2003 at The Chicago Historical Society

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This is video of my son, Mark, performing with amazing junior high school musicians from all over the state of Alabama. The festival took place at Auborn University April 14, 15 and 16th. I know my video is shaky and it is primarily just zoomed in on Mark. he plays percussion. Also, I didn't get all of each song, I did the best with limited memory card and battery power.

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A brief video of The Beach Club and some of its offerings.

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This is video of my son, Mark, performing with amazing junior high school musicians from all over the state of Alabama. The festival took place at Auborn University April 14, 15 and 16th. I know my video is shaky and it is primarily just zoomed in on Mark. he plays percussion. Also, I didn't get all of each song, I did the best with limited memory card and battery power.

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Rollo Dilworth directs the Alabama All State Choir at Samford University. The first song is Danny Boy, followed by Walk in Jerusalem which was arranged by Rollo.

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This is video of my son, Mark, performing with amazing junior high school musicians from all over the state of Alabama. The festival took place at Auborn University April 14, 15 and 16th. I know my video is shaky and it is primarily just zoomed in on Mark. he plays percussion. Also, I didn't get all of each song, I did the best with limited memory card and battery power.