Chickasaw Trails Invitational — Sep 6, 2008 Moulton Sept 6, Moulton
Chickasaw Trails Invitational
256-974-1658, 256-566-4410. www.alabamahighschoolrunner.com. Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center—Snug between Bankhead National Forest and the Tennessee River is one of America’s top rated cross country championship courses featuring scenic wooded trails that allow for a fast race and great spectating.
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Frantic Frog Triathlon, 7th Annual — Sep 6, 2008
Scottsboro Sept 6, Scottsboro
Frantic Frog Triathlon
256-574-3127. Free. Entry fee for participants. Goose Pond Colony—Several competing categories including individual, team, Clydesdale, Athena, and Master. Major courses include a 400m swim, 24K bike, and 5K run. 8 a.m.-until.
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Cody Fields Benefit Ride — Sep 13, 2008
Lafayette Ride will meet at Union Hill Volunteer Fire Department Station 2, located at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 431 and Co. Rd
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Woodsy Stroll — Sep 13, 2008
Fort Payne Sept 13, Fort Payne
Woodsy Stroll
256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Free. DeSoto State Park/Lodge—Explore the trails of DeSoto State Park and hike along the Little River with Dr. Jim Rayburn. Be sure to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-noon.
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All You Can Eat Century Bike Ride — Sep 20, 2008 Huntsville This is one of the premier cycling events in the beautiful Tennessee Valley. The ride follows a gently rolling loop on low-traffic roads through Madison, Franklin and Lincoln Counties of Alabama and Tennessee. Five different distance options are available ranging from 23 miles to 102 miles. After the ride enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner provided by Nothing But Noodles!
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Bear Hunt and Water Quality — Sep 20, 2008
Fort Payne Sep 20, Fort Payne
Bear Hunt and Water Quality
256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Free. Little River Canyon National Preserve—Join Dr. Frank Romano in a search for microscopic and benthic invertebrates. Dress to get wet. 1-3 p.m.
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UAB Football — Sep 20, 2008
Birmingham The UAB Blazers take on the Alabama State Hornets for an in-state game to continue the 2008 college football season at home.
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WERA Nationals — Sep 19-21, 2008
Birmingham See the best of class compete. WERA is America’s only National organization devoted exclusively to the advancement, operation and sanctioning of motorcycle road racing.
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Intro To Rock Climbing — Sep 21, 2008
Moulton Learn to Rock Climb - Intro to Climbing
Our introduction course will get you outside climbing on beautiful southern sandstone. On this trip you will climb (top-rope), and learn basic climbing techniques. This is an
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Kids’ Fishing Derby — Sep 27, 2008
Hoover Sept 27, Hoover
Kids' Fishing Derby
205-682-8019. www.aldridgegardens.com. Aldridge Botanical Gardens--Children ages 4-12 can try their hand at cathing the "big one" on 7-acre lake, earn trophies and prizes for largest fish/heaviest stringer. Children must be pre-registered and accompanied by an adult. 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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Murdock's Hidden Trails & Extreme Hike Series — Sep 27, 2008
Fort Payne Sept 27, Fort Payne
Murdock's Hidden Trails & Extreme Hike Series
256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Admission charged. Little River Canyon National Preserve—Join JSU biologist and Little River Canyon native, Dr. Chris Murdock, for an experience on hidden trails of Little River; moderate to difficult level hike. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Family Weekend @ DeSoto State Park: Sept. 27 - 28 — Sep 27-28, 2008
Fort Payne Sept 27-28, Fort Payne
Family Weekend
256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Free. DeSoto State Park/Lodge—Join JSU's Dr. Kelly Gregg for Campfire Talks on Friday night (Cherokee Trail of Tears) and Saturday night (Geologic History of the Canyon). Register for the pottery making workshop on Saturday or join us for the casual canyon "stroll" on Saturday afternoon.
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Woods Walk — Sep 28, 2008
Fort Payne Sept 28, Fort Payne
Woods Walk
256-782-5697. fieldschool.jsu.edu. Free. DeSoto State Park/Lodge--Join Dr. Kelly Gregg for this easy to moderate hike along DeSoto State Park trails to learn more about the natural history of the area. 2-4 p.m.
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UAB Football: The Battle for the Bones — Oct 2, 2008
Birmingham One of the newest college football rivalries, this game pits the UAB Blazers against the Memphis Tigers for a showdown on the
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