Podcasts about bankhead national forest

A woman and her husband once enjoyed the lighthearted hobby of exploring Bigfoot lore, often visiting Bankhead National Forest and joking about spotting the creature, until a chilling encounter changed her perspective. After adopting a pit bull named Bond, who began refusing to go outside at night, she experienced a terrifying moment when a loud, unidentifiable growl and howl erupted nearby while walking him, causing the dog to drag her back into the house in fear. This incident, coupled with strange deer behavior on their rural property and childhood memories of unexplained noises dismissed by adults, left her questioning what might lurk in the surrounding woods and fields. Though she couldn't pinpoint the source of the sound—ruling out bears, pigs, or cats—she now believes something large occasionally passes through their area near the foothills, a suspicion reinforced by Bond's ongoing reluctance to venture out after dark.Join my Supporters Club for $4.99 per month for exclusive stories:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-if-it-s-true-podcast--5445587/support

Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with horticulturist, Katrina Mitchell, from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens about Alabama's endemic plants. With its diverse ecosystem of mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and glades, Alabama boasts over 3000 native plant species. Among those are over 28 endemic plants that grow only in Alabama and nowhere else in the world. Identifying, locating, and conserving these rare and often endangered plants are the topics of this podcast.  Links:https://www.aces.edu/  (Alabama Cooperative Extension)https://www.alcpl.org/The Athens-Limestone Public Library has a wide selection of books on local gardeningHave questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.orgMusic by Pixabay    

In this episode of the Bigfoot Society podcast, Jeremiah opens the lines for an extraordinary session of live call-ins about Bigfoot encounters. The night kicks off with Candace from Southern Indiana, who shares her lifetime of Bigfoot sightings, weaving through her childhood experiences to recent face-to-face encounters. She offers a riveting narrative that includes vivid memories and emotional moments, even touching upon mysterious losses of photographic evidence. Following Candace, LAZEn BLAZE dials in from Middle Washington, recounting a spine-tingling drive through Yakima River Canyon where an unexplained orb seemingly chased them. From strange military base zones to wild orbs and more, his stories are filled with tension and wonder, sparking further curiosity about what's truly out there. Listeners are then transported to Northern Ontario with MG, who describes a chilling visit to what he calls 'Bigfoot Island,' a location strewn with animal bones and eerie markers. His narrative builds a vivid image of the area being a Bigfoot habitat, sending shivers down the spine of any avid outdoorsman. Jeremiah also takes a striking call from Jody in Marion County, Alabama. He narrates his mysterious experiences near the Bankhead National Forest, discussing odd sounds and strange occurrences that have left him and listeners questioning what roams those woods. Wrapping up the enthralling episode, Karen from Central Pennsylvania reflects on a hauntingly loud vocalization and accompanying strange smells. She ponders whether what she and her mother experienced was more than just a mountain lion, showcasing the compelling and unexplained nature of these encounters. This episode is packed with diverse stories from across North America, each caller adding another piece to the Bigfoot puzzle. Tune in for a roller-coaster ride of emotions, fear, and discovery as Jeremiah brings these firsthand experiences to light.To take part in the Bigfoot Encounters Live Call-In Show make sure you are subscribed to the Bigfoot Society Youtube channel and hit that bell icon to be notified when we go live!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Qq45W6iaTU8FE9kelxT7QShare your Bigfoot encounter with me here: bigfootsociety@gmail.com

New contributor Sam Calhoun of Elkmont shares a poem he wrote, inspired by the canyons of Bankhead National Forest in Alabama.

The Bankhead National Forest in Alabama is a place of shadowed canyons and rushing coldwater creeks, crystalline waterfalls and bluff shelters blackened by the smoke from campfires over thousands of years. It's an island of rare plants and wildlife and old growth trees in a state where coalmining and industrial forestry and now the sprawl of cities have radically altered the landscape. Come with us to Moulton, Alabama, and meet native son Joseph Jenkins, a biologist and herpetologist, hunter and angler, who is working to save two of the most imperiled and least known creatures in the forest: the flattened musk turtle and the Black Warrior waterdog. What is it like to spend one's life working to save two species that almost no one would miss if they disappeared? What did Aldo Leopold mean when he said, “The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to keep all the parts”? How did the fine chisel of evolution result in these two highly specialized creatures living only here, in this last piece of public lands wild country, in a region facing total transmogrification at the hands of humankind?   

Hey, y'all, and welcome to Southern Macabre! I'm Aeryn and I'm so glad you tuned in today! This episode was a lot of fun to research and write so I think you're going to enjoy it. It may even be a little bit educational, but in a fun way.     Are cryptids paranormal? Absolutely! A cryptid is a creature whose existence has been suggested, but lacks scientific fact. The definition of paranormal is denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding. Each of these creatures, like haints and ghosts, make amazing camping stories – especially in the south.   Before I tell you about southern cryptids, I want to point out that these creatures were often used to keep children from exploring the woods. Over time, people would tell of blood thirsty creatures lurking just beyond their tent on camping trips.   I'm going to start with the most famous, or is it infamous?, cryptid. Bigfoot. Of course, Bigfoot sightings aren't just in the south. There is a Bigfoot statue in Shawnee National Forest in Herod, Illinois. Lots of drunks out in the woods have seen a tall ape man with large feet all over the world. Okay, maybe not just drunks.   Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, has been spoken of in the United States for centuries and was a popular tale among Native Americans, loggers, miners, fur trappers, prospectors, and others far braver than I. There are even cave paintings in California resembling this biped.   Bigfoot is said to be a biped (he walks on two feet like most humans), he's between six and nine feet tall, and is covered in black, brown, or reddish colored hair. He is typically described as broad shouldered, with no neck, and long arms.   Michael Rugg, owner of the Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Northern California, claims to have smelled Bigfoot, stating, "Imagine a skunk that had rolled around in dead animals and had hung around the garbage pits".   I have actually had encounters with Sasquatch and asked him to be a guest, but my teenage son doesn't think I'm funny and refused. This guy is fourteen with longish hair, a moustache, he's 6'5” tall, and weighs 205 pounds. Also, when he's in his, “I don't need to shower” mood he has an odor similar to what Michael Rugg described. What does that sound like to y'all?   In all seriousness, below the Mason-Dixon line you often here Sasquatch referred to as the Skunk Ape because of that smell Mr. Rugg described. A lot of people have claimed to encounter that smell before fleeing from the area it was coming from.   Other names for Sasquatch/Bigfoot in the south are the Alabama Screamer (apparently he screams ‘round these parts), Skunk Ape (mainly in Florida and other southern states), Wood Booger in Virginia, and Honey Island Swamp Monster in Louisiana. I've called him Sasquatch for as long as I've been able to pronounce it.   The Alabama Screamer has helped us get our kids out of their swimming pool late at night more times than I can remember. For some reason if it's completely silent they get even more scared and bolt for the house faster. Simply telling them to get out never works, but tell them you see glowing red eyes or you heard something does the trick. Even my youngest who calls my bluff and isn't afraid of anything gets out and heads inside with the others.   Here in Alabama we have the Bankhead National Forest and it is massive! Lots of people visit to bird watch, camp, and hike the many miles of trails. My family and I wanted to camp there, but most Bigfoot sightings seem to occur in Bankhead National Forest. I'm a sceptic, but I don't really want to be proven wrong. If that makes sense.   My husband was traveling through Bankhead National Forest at night a whi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Take a hike in Bankhead National Forest! Listen to Cody Hood, an ambassador for North Alabama, highlight the most popular hikes, favorite waterfalls and tips for hiking in a thick forest. Lastly, learn the secrets behind hiking to Big Tree, a beautiful all-day hike. Come explore Bankhead National Forest! Learn more about Bankhead National Forest here! Interested in visiting North Alabama? Visit our website to learn more. Follow us on social media! Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Facebook The Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by McKenzie Felsted and Melea Hames and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Living Life by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Wine and beverage expert Mike Bailey and professional chef Stuart Reb Donald host this weekly foodie show sundays 8 to 9 AM on FM TALK 106.5 in Mobile. Mike recovered, but no voice, Fresh Off the Boat restaurant, last Friday Lauren Murphy, first up of course, turkey sausage taste test for Best of the Wurst, a little balogna flavor to the first, second has a bite, heat, ham-like, third has rougher texture, like chicken sausage, but better, spicier, Hattiesberg, zoo, one and three Oscar Meyer, second Butterball, Bankhead National Forest, usually the car driver's fault in car vs. motorcycle accident, Panini Pete on the line, Hawaiian pronunciation, Moonpie Bushwackers St. Patrick's Day follow-up, Barbeque in Lucedale Ms., Hokies Bbq & Grill Restaurant, Highway 26,

This the first episode of The Fat Guys Hike Podcast. In this podcast we discuss our trips to the Bankhead National Forest in Alabama and our trip to Hillsdale State Park in Kansas. We also get into our skydiving experiences and stories of extreme survival. Follow us on Instagram at fat_guys_hike. All photo's and videos posted there were taken by us. Please Like and Subscribe for more content.

In this episode, we discuss all things brain related. From genetics to trauma and children to natural health, Lee Ann brings a great overview of how we can optimize our brains and the impact our brain has on the rest of our health and life. Lee Ann Foster's passion is to help people live their healthiest, happiest lives so they can make the world a better place for all. As a Master's level psychologist/neurotherapist, Epigenetics Wellness Coach, certified HeartMath coach, PSYCH-K Facilitator, Frequency Specific Microcurrent provider, and Trauma Transformation Coach, Lee Ann gives her clients the type of care that is well rounded, holistic, and science-based. These tools helped Lee Ann overcome some chronic trauma and health issues. She uses her education, personal traumas, and healing experiences to offer transformational services to people who want to enjoy more vibrant and fulfilling lives. She is married to Dr. Dale Foster with whom she co-owns an integrative psychology practice, NeuroSource, LLC. They have two fun and brilliant daughters, a wonderful new son-in-love, and a bit of an overweight, hilarious cat named Leo. Lee Ann and Dale love to take long walks in nature while discussing the deep meanings of life, absorb lots of sunshine on the beach, and backpack in Bankhead National Forest. They are both aging well together and you can learn more about how they are involved in human optimization and optimal aging by checking out the soon to be published  Codes of Longevity book and the Longevity summit that premiers and airs for free on October 14 - 18. Link:  https://leeannfoster.krtra.com/t/zUADfT9X3LrK (https://leeannfoster.krtra.com/t/zUADfT9X3LrK) NeuroSource Website:  https://neurosource.net/ (https://neurosource.net/) On the website: free ebook 5 Ways to Optimize Your Brain for More Focus, Confidence, and Joy Connect with April: Instagram: @april.disher

Jeremy Meares, Manager with Westervelt Wildlife Services, joins us to discuss hunting land and hunting leases around the state. Captain Patrick Garmison of Uglyfishing.com talks about a recent fishing trip with Dave Milton and his family. Russ Walters discusses fertilizer and cover crops in our Farmland Report. Tim Baker joins us from the Bankhead National Forest in our Outdoor Update. 

Hashtag 59's Season 3 Podcast is 50 Episodes long and each episode will provide FIVE outdoor adventures in each of the 50 states. We are doing these episodes in ABC Order of the states and episode one is Alabama. The goal is to give you ideas and opportunities to experience outdoor adventure anywhere and everywhere in the United States of America. Here's our list for Alabama: 1. Attend an Adult Space Camp 2. Visit Gulf Shores Alabama - Attend the annual Hang Out Music Festival, tour civil war forts and visit Gulf State Park 3. Visit Little River Canyon National Preserve in Fort Payne, AL - Three waterfalls and 26 miles of trail 4. Cathedral Caverns State Park - who knew Alabama had so many caverns? 5. Bankhead National Forest - home to a 500-year poplar tree that is approximately 150 feet tall 6. The Pinhoti 100 Mile Trail Run: http://www.pinhotitrailseries.com/pinhoti-100.html 7. The Coastal Alabama Back Bay Blueway https://www.gulfshores.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/back-bay-blueway/ 8. Scuba Dive Whiskey Wreck https://www.downunderdiveshop.com/beach-diving.html 9. Backpacking trip in Talladega National Forest including a summit to Cheaha Mountain https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/alabama/about-forest/districts/?cid=fsbdev3_002555 10. Neversink Pit https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/neversink-pit Thanks for listening to 50 State Outdoor Adventures Podcast season 3. This episode 1 featured the state of Alabama. Subscribe to our podcast if you enjoy what you hear and if you feel so inclined to leave a review we would be grateful. Check out www.Hashtag59.com for our old podcast seasons, hundreds of blogs, & outdoor events/team outings info.

This week on The Land Show with Dave and Johnny: Luke Smelley joins us to talk about his family farm in Hale County, Alabama and what an honor it is to receive the Outstanding Young Farm Family award. Tim Olkie, owner of BlackBelt Hardware and Outdoors, joins the guys to talk sporting goods and foodplot planting for the fall. Robert King gives our Farmland Report. www.selandgroup.com/agents/robert-king Brian Watts talks hunting leases in our Timber Talk segment. www.selandgroup.com/agents/Brian-watts Tim Baker discusses a great new farm property available in the Bankhead National Forest in our Outdoor Update www.selandgroup.com/agents/tim-baker

Chief Billy Grayfox Shaw talks with Present Tense about his Cherokee heritage, rooted in the Bankhead National Forest and his role in the Bankhead Movement.To learn more: www.greenbucketpress.com/present-tense-podcast

Vince Meleski, former Program Director of Wild Alabama talks about the process of working on the restoration of the Bankhead National Forest, and the challenges that remain. To learn more, go to www.greenbucketpress.com/present-tense-podcast.

Larry Smith talks about his role in the Bankhead Monitor, and his understanding of the Bankhead National Forest and the wild. To learn more: www.greenbucketpress.com/present-tense-podcast

In conversation with photographer Charles Seifried, whose images of the Bankhead National Forest inspired the hearts and opened the purse strings of supporters of the Bankhead Movement.Learn more about Charlie and see some of his photos at: www.greenbucketpress.com/present-tense-podcast

We go deep with Bob Crow regarding the Bankhead National Forest, her role in the movement to change US Forest Service policy and her connection to the Great Spirit Mother and to the wild.For more information go to: http://www.greenbucketpress.com/present-tense-podcast.Please leave us a review and follow us.

We hear from iconic author, historian, conservationist and Echota Cherokee Rickey Butch Walker whose love for the Warrior Mountains called him to work to form a movement to save the Bankhead National Forest.

In episode 2, we hear from citizen eco-warrior, artist, potter, and teacher Ruth Manasco. Ruth talks with us about her life, the forest and the work to achieve passage of the Eastern Wilderness Act, designating a swath of the Bankhead National Forest as the Sipsey Wilderness.

Janice Barrett of Wild South’s Alabama office offers context about the Warrior Mountains, the Bankhead National Forest and the Sipsey Wilderness, and the movement to protect them.

In Episode 1 of this 13-part series, we hear from Lamar Marshall, a powerful voice in the movement to save the Bankhead National Forest from the toxic policies of the US Forest Service. Lamar talks about wilderness as a right and a legacy, worth fighting for.

Join us this week as we discuss Alabama Bigfoot with Paul Hulsey!   After having a sighting while deer hunting in 2007, Paul started looking for answers. For two years he just did research on the internet and read as many books as possible. Then he became a member of the MABRC ( Mid America Bigfoot Research Center ) in Stilwell Oklahoma. Paul also began his own research in Bankhead National Forest and all over Alabama. In 2012, he shot an episode of Finding Bigfoot and was credited as the first to capture a Sasquatch on Thermal Video in the State of Alabama. Paul later became an Investigator and Member of the BFRO and now travels all over the country looking for Sasquatch.

After having a sighting while deer hunting in 2007, Paul started looking for answers. For two years he just did research on the internet and read as many books as possible. Then he became a member of the MABRC ( Mid America Bigfoot Research Center ) in Stilwell Oklahoma. Paul also began his own research in Bankhead National Forest and all over Alabama. In 2012, he shot an episode of Finding Bigfoot and was credited as the first to capture a Sasquatch on Thermal Video in the State of Alabama. Paul later became an Investigator and Member of the BFRO and now travels all over the country looking for answers.

Hal Herring talks with historian and conservationist Lamar Marshall in Calloway, North Carolina.  They discuss Lamar's work with members of the Cherokee nation to conserve the Bankhead National Forest, the Forest Service policing their own, good stewardship of the Earth, converting hardwood to loblolly pine, preserving cultural heritage on public lands, mapping historic trails in North Carolina, the importance of chestnuts, hunting and fishing in the South, homesteading, Lamar's favorite books, and much more.