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Outdoor Recreation When it comes to outdoor fun, Lawrence County really means business! Thousands of visitors every year already experience Lawrence County's natural treasures -- Wheeler Lake on the Tennessee River to the north and the William E. Bankhead National Forest to the south. The Bankhead National Forest & Sipsey Wilderness Area spans 180,000 acres and nearly a third of Lawrence County. Outdoor enthusiasts from across the nation come to explore deep canyons, towering cliffs and hidden waterfalls that have inspired nature photographers for years. Thousands of hunters answer their call of the wild with a trek through the Black Warrior Wildlife Management Area, 98,000 acres within the Bankhead designated for special hunting events. Anglers love casting in Wilson and Wheeler Lakes - a combined 83,030 acres of fishermen paradise! Golfing is also an adventure started on the Robert Trent Jones Trail and continued into Lawrence County with stops to play at Deer Run, lying in the shadows of the majestic Bankhead National Forest moutains. Deer Run was recently honored by Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play." With its 3-star rating based on overall golf experience, value for the money, standard of service, conditioning of the course and normal pace of play for 18 holes, Deer Run is a good value, the people are friendly and the views are very pretty. Valley Landing is a "fly in and play" golf course. It is in its fourth year and continues to improve. The course sits on 180 acres of woods and open fairways that provide a solid challenge for golfers of all skill levels. From hunting, trail-blazing, bird watching and Bald Eagle roosts of the fall and winter to camping, canoeing, kiyaking, fishing, boating, swimming, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, more bird watching, and cycling during the spring and summer - Lawrence County boasts seasons full of outdoor activities. When it comes to enjoying the outdoors...Lawrence County Means Business! Festivals & Fun Which came first the Chicken or the Egg? The annual Alabama Chicken and Egg Festival is a MUST ATTEND event. It's held every year in mid April. An EGGcellent time for people of all ages. Drawing over 16,000 people annually, it's sure to make you come out of your shell! The Antique & Strawberry Festival is held the 1st weekend in May. Strawberry shortcake, strawberry pies and wonderful strawberry scents fill the air for this 3 day event. The Antique and Apple Festival is an early fall event. Come sample the apple pies, hot apple cider and maybe even bob for apples. Ring in autumn with apples and antiques, how perfect is that? Is car racing more your speed? Come to the Moulton Motor Speedway. The 3/8 mile red clay "fast track" features the areas top dirt track racers. The track has hosted top local and national drivers during it's history, like former NASCAR legend Ken Schrader! When it comes to fun festivals & fast tracks...Lawrence County Means Business! Cultural Attractions Visit Lawrence County's most famous native, Jesse Owens, the 1936 Olympic Track Champion & Gold Medalist, at his Memorial Park and Museum. The Copena Indians are waiting at the Oakville Indian Mounds. Take a step back in time at Pond Spring, home of Confederate General Joseph Wheeler. It is currently undergoing extensive renovations and restorations and when completed will be a tribute to the antebellum life during the 1800s. When it comes to history and culture...Lawrence County Means Business! Accomodations & Conference Facilities Moulton has a few places to hang your hat overnight The Days Inn and Relax Inn are both located right off of Ala. 157. Joe Wheeler State Park has 27 cabins in Lawrence County right on the south bank of Wheeler Lake. They also have picnic pavilions in the day-use area. A few churches can accomodate lage groups in their Fellowship Halls. The Moulton Recreation Center is used for banquets and meetings of various sizes. But, if you're looking for a romatic getaway, a wedding destination, a family reunion vacation, or a meeting place for 10-250, Doublehead Resort is simply perfect any time of the year! This resort offers up the legendary Southern Hospitality you only hear about. So, test your skills at their sporting clay range, go horseback riding among longhorn cattle, or relax on their white sand beach or swimming pool with cascading waterfall. For those wanting to be pampered even more visit their new spa during your stay! BEGINNING SUMMER 2008. When it comes to that Legendary Southern Hospitality... Lawrence County Means Business! |
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