Lavender in the Cove offers unique experience What began as a vacation for Jackie and Len Colvin to New Mexico to browse through and purchase beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of Native American turquoise jewelry quickly turned into an infatuation with another…
Celebrating its 100th year, Kate Duncan Smith DAR School sits as a unique piece of history on Gunter Mountain in the town of Grant. Called the Gem of Gunter Mountain, the school was established by the Alabama Society Daughters of…
Add a Layer of Efficiency This Winter Winter in North Alabama is fickle –– bone-chilling mornings can give way to warm, sunny afternoons that quickly fade to freezing evenings. Dressing in layers is a familiar routine. If only our homes…
Rivers, Creeks & Waterfalls Await As cool creeks cascade down mountains to feed flowing rivers, now’s the time to take advantage of the area’s many recreational options on the water. At the heart of these is the Tennessee River, flowing…
Help Your Heater Help You Alabama’s winters can bring anything from balmy sunshine to freezing storms, sometimes in the same week. So, residents need to be ready for all types of weather, and that means making sure your home is…
Local organizations bring Christmas cheer The holidays are filled with merriment as we wait for Jolly Old Saint Nick to arrive from the North Pole. But for some, providing a Christmas dinner and presents under the tree is a struggle.…
When the lights go out, most members’ first instinct is to call North Alabama Electric Cooperative so our linemen can fix the problem. But not all outages are caused by trouble on the cooperative’s system, which means you might be…
Where to find the best local produce There’s nothing better than fresh fruits and vegetables as part of your favorite home-cooked meals. Buying local from farmers markets in your area is a great way to get healthy produce for your…
Grad student analyzes local waterfowl Brittany Hansey may be far from home, but she feels comfortable anywhere she gets to be outdoors. She dedicates her time and education to learning more about waterfowl, including their habits and migration patterns. As…
NAEC members share their passion for quilting One of Brenda Carter’s fondest memories of her mother, who passed away in 2011, revolves around sitting in the family’s living room on a cold winter’s night with her mom and sisters, working…