Tag: outdoors
New Nature Experiences
Sometimes I get tired of walking or biking in my neighborhood or adjacent historic areas and long for some adventure! So this last Sunday afternoon I opted to explore the new Lagoon Park Trail that I keep hearing so much about. After loading my trusty two wheeler up in the back of my car I […]
Gateway Park
We love public parks. They are the quintessential example of government spending for the common good. Even in an era where people are constantly staring at phones or computer screens, pretty much everybody enjoys open green spaces. Having parks encourages exercise, which is a public health virtue, and property located near parks is always worth […]
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Enjoying Alabama’s Outdoors
If you’re already an avid outdoorsperson, this article isn’t for you. However, if you find yourself watching nature documentaries and thinking “that looks like fun” but aren’t sure how to get off the couch, then let me be your guide to getting outside. I’ve always enjoyed the casual day hike, especially because it’s something I […]
There Is No “Off” Season at the Beach
Here at Midtown Montgomery Living, we try to tell you all about stuff that’s happening in your town. For all intents and purposes, we assume that your town is Montgomery, Alabama. But a recent opportunity to visit Panama City Beach (Florida) reminded us that one of the many nice things about living in Montgomery is […]
All a Runner Wants for Christmas Is….
Today’s post is actually for the non-runners faced with buying holiday gifts for the runner in their life. One of the really great things about running is that it doesn’t cost a lot to do it. Most of the equipment and supplies are cheap, and also not very bulky. So you could load up a […]
National Night Out
I hate to state the obvious about August being hot, but it’s an important element in my blog post topic. I’m looking ahead to the yearly “National Night Out” on August 7. Obviously, whoever scheduled this event does not live in the Deep South. Regardless of the usual tropical temperatures, neighborhoods in Midtown will be […]
Know Your Invasive Plants
It’s the end of August. It’s too hot to garden. That’s an established fact for humans and plants alike. Anything you plant now is probably going to die anyway, and you’ll just get all hot out there in the sun, so why bother? This fatalism doesn’t have to be permanent. In the evenings, you can […]
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