Alabama: Photos, Posters, and Prints

Alabama's geography can be split into three regions: the northern region, which contain the southern ranges of the Appalachian Mountains; the central highlands, which are mainly forested areas; and the southern coastal plain, which includes rich farming lands and the delta region of Mobile. Each of these regions are differ in topography, but have always relied heavily on the major waterways that pervade the state. Today these natural resources are used by visitors and residents for recreation pursuits, but at one time the waterways of the state were used to transport raw materials to factories.

The most popular activities in Alabama are centered around the states 1000 miles of inland waterways. They include fishing, boating and swimming. Northern Alabama is home to the Pinhoti Trail which leads 102 miles across the state and supports backpacking, hiking and primitive camping.

Alabama offers pictuesque mountains, lakes, caverns, woodland and beaches. Birmingham is its largest city. Attractions include the VisionLand theme park and McWane Center (a hands-on science adventure) and IMAX theatre; the Birmingham Museum of Art; and the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF), founded in 1967 and dedicated to sporting legends such as Jesse Owens and Joe Louis.