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Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (12 miles) On the morning of 27 March 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men consisting of Tennessee militia, United States regulars and both Cherokee and Lower Creek allies attacked Chief Menawa and 1,000 Upper Creek or Red Stick warriors fortified in the "horseshoe" bend of the Tallapoosa River. To seal off the bend of the river, the Upper Creeks built an incredibly strong 400 yard long barricade made of dirt and logs. As the Cherokee and Lower Creek warriors swam the Tallapoosa and... More

National Forests in Alabama: William B. Bankhead-Conecuh-Talladega-Tuskegee National Forests (27 miles) Mountains in Alabama? You may be surprised to learn that this Deep South state actually has peaks over 2,000 feet tall. Many of them are within the National Forests in Alabama. Elevations vary significantly in Alabama's four national forests, dropping to 100 feet in the Coastal Plain. Alabama's four national forests offer an assortment of recreation experiences. You can find a place whether it be in developed recreation areas or a quiet spot away from... More

Wheeler Lake (28 miles) Wheeler Lake was created in 1936 as one of the first major dam projects on the Tennessee River for flood control, power generation, and navigation. The lake is 74 miles long, has 1,063 miles of shoreline and a surface area of 67,100 acres. Nearby cities include Huntsville, Athens, and Decatur, Alabama. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses 34,500 acres, is a major feature of Wheeler Lake. White crappie, largemouth bass, and sunfish are among the principal sport... More

West Point Lake (39 miles) Designed as a recreation demonstration project, this lake has fishing piers for the handicapped and other special features. Fishing is probably the most popular activity on West Point Lake. A dozen creeks and more than 40 square miles of lake provide plenty of good fishing spots for the thousands of anglers who fish here regularly. The lake abounds with bass, catfish, crappie and bream. Bank fishing is excellent at many locations, including public fishing piers at Hardley Creek Park, Rocky... More