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On the Cover Chainsaw Magic By David Haynes Larry Burns chuckles when describing his first attempt at carving a bear with a chainsaw six years ago: “It made a really interesting piece of firewood.” But since then his experience and artistry in this unusual sculpting style have resulted in life-size renderings of bears and other critters that are so lifelike, they seem as though they could open their pine mouths and bite you! On a recent visit to his home and studio in Cleveland, I watched in amazement as Larry pulled the starter rope on a chainsaw …read more
Massacre at Fort Mims By Brightman Brock Waves of fear spilled over the fertile lands of Alabama in 1813, as visions of encroaching settlers tore apart the Creek Indian nation. War paint was smeared on faces as warrior hearts tried to fulfill leaders’ dreams. A great chief demanded, and smaller chiefs vowed, to take back by force the land of their fathers. …read more	Charity Hunts and Hunting Tips Approximately 200,000 Alabama hunters take to the woods each fall in pursuit of game, and many of these hunters will trail the most popular game animal in North American – the white-tailed deer. There are a variety of options for Alabama deer hunters to choose from to gain access to deer-hunting areas. The state of Alabama has provided 37 wildlife …read more
Alabama Gardens Raising earthworms is a great way to recycle… By Katie Jackson Mention worms and many people will think of fishing, but some folks – from homeowners to farmers to municipal waste managers to entrepreneurs – have learned that vermiculture (worm “farming”) is a great way to recycle wastes, have some worms for fishing and even start a new business. …read more	Destinations ‘Music in the Park’ will entertain visitors Oct. 2 in Verbena’s historic district gazebo The central Alabama town of Verbena will celebrate the “Verbena Reunion, Music in the Park” on Oct. 2. The event is part of the Alabama Tourism Department’s 2010 Small Town and Downtown celebration, and is sponsored by the Verbena Historical Society and the …read more
Discovering Alabama Alabama’s woodlands were once admired worldwide By Doug Phillips Most of us have wondered what Alabama’s forests were like before the region was settled, before the arrival of the axe, the saw, and the machinery of forest exploitation. …read more	The Landscape of Reliability By Megan McKoy-Noe Trees may seem harmless on a calm, sunny day. But add a bit of wind or ice on a stormy night and those towering pillars may threaten your home’s electric supply. …read more
Destinations Step back into 1819 Visit the site of one of Alabama’s last active plantations during the Oct. 2 Fall in Folsom celebration at the Moore-Webb-Holmes Plantation near Marion. …read more

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