Alabama Travel Guide
Northeast Alabama's Appalachian foothills hide some of the South's most rewarding outdoor destinations. Travel, Taste & Tour covers Cherokee County's Weiss Lake and DeKalb County's Little River Canyon — two destinations that showcase Alabama's wild, underrated mountain character.
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Where Alabama's Appalachian foothills meet the shores of Weiss Lake — the "Crappie Capital of the World" — Cherokee County delivers an authentic Southern outdoor experience.
DeKalb County
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Perched atop Lookout Mountain and Sand Mountain in northeast Alabama, DeKalb County offers 30,000+ acres of public land, Little River Canyon National Preserve, and a glimpse into authentic Appalachian life.
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