Jackson County Tourism

04/30/2026

🌿 A Hidden Garden Worth Discovering This Season 🌿

Tucked within Jackson County Park, the Vernon Bush Garden Trail offers one of the most unique and biodiverse outdoor experiences in Alabama.

With nearly 700 plant species, this trail showcases an incredible cross section of native and non native plant life, including rare S1 species and distinctive finds like large flower verbena. Mature azaleas, many more than 30 years old, continue to add color to the landscape as the season transitions into May.

What truly sets this trail apart is its dynamic forest structure, with a rich canopy, mid story, and understory that creates a constantly evolving experience. Visitors often note that the trail looks and feels different every few weeks, offering something new with each visit, from changing blooms to shifting colors and fragrances.

Peaceful, immersive, and free to explore, the Vernon Bush Garden Trail remains one of Jackson County’s best kept secrets.

If you have not experienced it yet, now is a beautiful time to take a walk and see what makes this place so special.


Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce City of Scottsboro AlabamaJackson County Commission

04/22/2026

A meaningful new chapter is taking shape at The Scottsboro Boys Museum , deepening the commitment to preserving and sharing an essential story of injustice, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

“This humble boxcar will soon be one of the most exciting museum exhibits in the south. With all-star fabricators and media folk, we will transform the interior into an amazing, immersive, multisensory space. It will tell the Scottsboro story in way that will appeal to audiences of all ages.” Dr. Thomas Reidy, Executive Director, The Scottsboro Boys Museum

As part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, this powerful addition will offer visitors a moving and immersive way to reflect on a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, one that helped shape the broader struggle for civil rights in America.

From all of us at Jackson County Tourism, we are honored to support this important work. We invite you to visit, to learn, and to reflect as we continue to tell stories that matter, stories that inspire understanding, remembrance, and hope for future generations.

Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce City of Scottsboro Alabama Visit North Alabama Sweet Home Alabama

04/20/2026

Pizza, but make it an experience 🍕

At Courtyard Cucina, it is not just about great pizza, it is about the experience. Their new hands on field trip gives kids the chance to become chefs for the day, complete with a chef hat and the fun of creating their own pizza from scratch. It is interactive, creative, and one they will not forget.

And yes… the pizza lives up to the experience! Fresh, handcrafted pizzas made with quality ingredients and fired to perfection in their brick oven.

Whether you are planning a group outing or just craving a really good pizza night, this locally owned spot is serving up more than a meal, it is something to experience.

City of Scottsboro Alabama

04/20/2026

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 8, 2026 for the third annual Scottsboro Dragon Boat Races! To participate, visit www.scottsborodragonboatraces.com.

Round THREE, here we come! The Scottsboro Dragon Boat Races are making their return for a third year, and we’re thrilled to welcome everyone back.

Now’s the perfect time to rally your crew and start building your team! Whether you’re returning for another shot at glory or jumping in for the very first time, we’d love to have you join the fun on the water. PADDLES UP!!

Visit our website https://www.scottsborodragonboatraces.com for more information on team registration, sponsorships, vendor opportunities and more.

04/17/2026

✨🚣‍♀️ TOMORROW. FREE. ON THE WATER. 🚣‍♂️✨

Looking for something fun (and a little adventurous) to do this weekend?!

Join us for Paddle the Preserve — a guided paddle experience right here in Jackson County!

🗓 Saturday
⏰ 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Stevenson City Park

✔️ FREE to attend
✔️ Loaner kayaks available (or bring your own!)
✔️ Easy way to get outside + enjoy our beautiful waterways

And let’s be honest… there’s just something about being out on the water that hits different. ✨

Grab your friends, your family, or come solo and make some new ones — but don’t miss this!

👉 Get the details + sign up here:
https://visitjacksoncountyal.com/event/paddle-the-preserve/

Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Join us for Paddle the Preserve, a free, beginner-friendly paddle on April 18 at Stevenson City Park. The paddle will take place from 3–5 p.m., followed by a bonfire and […]

04/16/2026

Chris and Sara of Georgia take the win at the ABA Couples Series Tournament on Lake Guntersville at Goose Pond Colony. 🏆

Scott and Deanna Bokel of Indiana take second.
Congratulations! 🎊
American Bass Anglers

04/11/2026

Step back in time at the Skirmish at Fort Harker Civil War Reenactment in Stevenson this Saturday and Sunday! Experience history come to life with live battle reenactments, period camps, demonstrations, and a full day of family friendly fun.

🗓 April 11–12
⏰ Gates open at 9 AM | Battles at 2 PM
📍 Stevenson, AL

From the sounds of cannon fire to soldiers marching across the field, this is a one of a kind experience you do not want to miss. Bring the family, enjoy the beautiful weather, and make a day of it.

Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce City of Stevenson, Al