Since 1985, America has celebrated July as Park and Recreation Month. The #AlabamaStateParks will celebrate 200 years of Alabama statehood on the 200th day of 2019 – Friday, July 19 – by declaring it Bicentennial Day at Alabama State Parks. Today Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20% discount on most overnight accommodations. See flyer for the details. https://www.facebook.com/ALStateParks/photos/fpp.437386376343261/2303983869683493/?type=3&theater @cheahastatepark #fridayfun #AlabamaStateParks #Alabama #StateParks #OptOutside #cheaha #mountain #naturelover #cheahastatepark #nature #trails #hiking #hikingtrails #hike #nature #naturephotography #travel #adventure #forest #forestlovers #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction #visitcalhouncounty

This is certainly 'sweet' news; in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third 'Sundae' of the month as National Ice Cream Day (in 2019, National Ice Cream Day is July 21st). Some 'cool' facts: Vanilla is the most popular flavor of ice cream. It takes roughly 50 licks to finish an ice cream cone. Americans consume about 23 gallons of ice cream each year, on average. Here’s the 'scoop': celebrate today and enjoy a 'chill' treat from 3 PM - 6 PM at the Main Street Market "Ice Cream Social" located at Simmons Park in Historic Downtown Oxford! @historicmainstreetoxford . Check out their event https://www.facebook.com/events/356246778336922/ #icecream #NationalIceCreamMonth #HistoricMainStreetOxford #DowntownOxford #ChoccoloccoStreet #MainStreetAlabama #MainStreetMarket #FarmersMarket #MakersMarket #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction #visitcalhouncounty @thisisalabama @thisismysouth @visitnorthal">@thisisalabama @thisismysouth @visitnorthal">#visitcalhouncounty @thisisalabama @thisismysouth @visitnorthal

Did you know July is National Bison Month? This month is to honor and celebrate the ecological, cultural, historical and economic contribution of the U.S. national mammal, the American bison. Bison herds have roamed the prairies of North America for 10s of thousands of years and have survived everything from the ice age to over-hunting almost leading to extinction. We have a Bison Ranch right here in Calhoun County. Interested in learning more about Bison? Contact @boundarylinebisonranch owners DJ & Mischa White for more information, a list of their current inventory, or to place your order at 256-447-8811 or email BoundaryLineBison@gmail.com. #bison #nationalbisonmonth #bisonranch #grassfed #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction @thisisalabama @thisismysouth @visitnorthal

Did you know July is National Anti-Boredom Month? Good thing there’s plenty to do in Calhoun County! • Explore the great outdoors! Calhoun County is home to many great and fun outdoor locations for you! Make sure to check out Cheaha State Park, Pinhoti Trail, and Chief Ladiga Trail⛰🏞🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️🚵🏻‍♀️🚵🏾‍♂️. Looking to relax? Look no further than Choccolocco Park and Oxford Lake Park. Need to cool off? Float Calhoun County’s Terrapin Creek and Choccolocco Creek and visit Floating Fun in Coldwater!🚣🏾‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️ • Calhoun County is also home to many great indoor locations when that summer sun is just too much. Catch a movie at Amstar12 Cinemas in Oxford📽. Expand your knowledge by visiting the Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum of World History🌎 Also, catch a show or concert at the Oxford Performing Arts Center! • There’s so much to do in Calhoun County so get out and experience the fun! • • • #antiboredom #antiboredommonth #outdoors #getoutside #explore #adventure #cheahastatepark #cheaha #pinhoti #hiking #biking #running #nature #movies #movieday #musuem #history #art #concert #shows #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

We are so excited to announce the opening of Combat Park & Veterans Trade Day in Eastaboga! • Over 86,400 square feet of paintball courses, mini paintball tanks that fire paintballs, gun and equipment rental for all paintball activities. • DRIVE A TANK! Combat Park has a 105 mm self propelled Howitzer tank with a 1/4 mile track. • Play with an excavator, ride in a military Hum-vee, ride and play on their full size fire truck, and their military snow cat. • Combat Park is perfect for birthday parties, team building exercises, bachelor parties, church group, and more! • Visit them at www.combatpark.com! • • • #paintball #paintballing #paintballislife #paintballer #paintballgear #playpaintball #paintballlife #teambuilding #combatpark #tanks #military #fun #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Calhoun County is filled with history! • In Downtown Anniston, visitors can take a walking tour of the Civil Rights Trail through Anniston. Located at 1031 Gurnee Avenue and on the corner of 9th and Noble, two murals and panels recap the events of 1961, depicting the history of Calhoun County during the Civil Rights movement. • • • #civilrights #civilrightstrail #anniston #freedomriders #memorial #freedom #history #learn #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Check out this awesome mural in Piedmont, AL! • Einstein discovered E=mc^2 while on a bike ride...what will you discover on yours? • Luckily, Calhoun County is filled with wonderful places to cycle, most notably, the Chief Ladiga Trail. • The Chief Ladiga Trail currently runs 32.5 miles from the Alabama/Georgia line into the City of Anniston. The Chief Ladiga Trail connects to Georgia’s Silver Comet Trail forming the longest paved rail trail in the U.S. • • • #mural #streetart #art #urbanart #wallart #muralart #artist #artwork #murals #wall #publicart #bike #bikelife #cycling #biker #bicycle #cyclinglife #bikes #instabike #cycle #piedmont #chiefladigatrail #ladigatrail #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Celebrate America with a bang💥💥💥check out where you can watch fireworks this week below! • July 3, Jax Fest at Jacksonville High School Football Stadium • This annual celebration is a fun family event with vendors, kids activities, and giveaways. Gates open at 5 pm. Caldonia takes the stage at 6 pm followed by Soul Survivor Band at 7pm. Fireworks begin at 9 pm. Don’t forget your lawn chairs!!💥💥 • July 4, Freedom Festival at Oxford Lake • Head down to Oxford Lake for Freedom Festival! It will be a full day of fun activities and end with a great concert and fireworks!!💥💥 • • • #america #fourthofjuly #independenceday #independence #usa #4thofjuly #thefourth #july4th #julyfourth #fireworks #unitedstates #fest #festival #music #food #foodie #fun #family #jaxfest #freedomfestival #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Cool off for July 4th at Neely Henry Lake in Ohatchee! • This 17.5 square mile lake is perfect for boating, waterskiing, and tubing with the whole family🏊🏻‍♀️🚣🏾‍♂️🏊🏾‍♂️🚣🏻‍♀️ • Wanting to celebrate freedom with fishing? Neely Henry is perfect for that too! The lake is home to largemouth bass, striped bass, bluegill, spotted bass, and white crappie🐟🐟🐟 • • • #neelyhenry #neelyhenrylake #lake #lakelife #boat #boating #boatinglife #waterski #waterskiing #tubing #innertube #innertubing #fish #fishing #fishinglife #bassfishing #largemouthbass #fisherman #fishingislife #water #nature #fun #independenceday #4thofjuly #freedom #america #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

You never know what adventures await you just down the road...so visit Calhoun County and explore!🏞⛰🏞 • • • #landscape #landscapes #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #naturelover #naturelovers #sky #skyphotography #skylover #skylovers #mountain #mountains #mountainpeak #cheaha #cheahastatepark #beautiful #photooftheday #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Alpaca your bags...adventure awaits! • There’s nothing like visiting Anniston’s very own Blackberry Hill Alpacas. Located on 60 acres, this friendly alpaca farm and gift shop has been called a “definite must-visit for the entire family” by “Only in Your State.” Stop by to tour, shop, feed, and above all, pet the alpacas! The farm is open this summer by appointment, and admission is $5 per adult and $3 for children. Call or text 256-453-4147 to schedule. • • • #alpaca #alpacasofinstagram #alpacas #alpacafarm #alpacalove #alpacalover #alpacaselfie #fun #family #fam #familyfun #fridayfun #anniston #blackberryhillalpacas #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Calhoun County Area’s Chinnabee Silent Trail is a must hike for any outdoorsman! • Constructed in 1977 by Boy Scout Troop 29, the Chinnabee Silent Trail follows the winding path of Cheaha Creek. Throughout the 7.3 mile hike, you will experience Cheaha Falls, Devils Den falls, and Chinnabee Lake🏞⛰🏞 • • • #hike #hiking #hiker #hikingadventures #adventure #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #naturelover #travel #mountains #explore #outdoors #landscape #landscapephotography #trekking #optoutside #trail #waterfall #cheahastatepark #chinnabeesilenttrail #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Looking for a place to eat? Nothing beats the Peerless Saloon & Grille! • First established in 1899, the Peerless is Alabama’s oldest saloon. Upstairs, the Atlanta Room was once home to a brothel from 1899 to 1919. • On October 3 1985, the Peerless Saloon was registered by the US Department of the Interior to the National Register of Historic Places. • Today, the Peerless is home to amazing food and an amazing atmosphere. Truly a must visit for the foodie and history buff in you! • Thanks for sharing the photo @miles2gobeforeisleep 📷📷 • Check out Mike’s blog of Anniston at https://www.miles2gobeforeisleep.com/blog/2019/5/16/snapshots-anniston-alabamas-model-city?fbclid=IwAR3hyjr-klDi7uyQCvolGta0mgQvDbtmxcMpNSzwG6D6vxTEKPnHHiiYqHw • • • #peerless #food #foodie #instafood #yummy #delicious #foodstagram #foodlover #tasty #eat #lunch #dinner #anniston #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Beat the heat this summer and catch a show at Oxford Performing Arts Center! • This performance and concert venue accommodates 1,233 seats in the middle of historic downtown Oxford. With additions to the former historic school and city hall facility, this venue now houses state-of-the-art lighting and sound, an orchestra pit, dressing rooms, and a proscenium stage. Check out all of the performances for 2019-2020 here: https://www.oxfordpac.org/calendar • Oxford Performing Arts Center is also home to Wren’s Nest Inc. Gallery. The gallery features the work of Larry K. Martin and serves as his exclusive publisher. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 11AM to 6PM and during OPAC performances. • • • #performingarts #dance #theatre #performance #acting #art #music #performer #actor #singing #theater #arts #artist #musicaltheatre #stage #event #fun #dancer #drama #sing #kids #performingartsschool #performanceart #perform #act #performing #ballet #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Nothing like a Calhoun County sunset 🌅 #nofilter • • • #sunset #sunsets #sunsetshots #sun #sunset_pics #sunset_love #sunset_lovers #sunset_lovee #sunsetphotography #sky #skyphotography #skylover #skylovers #landscape #landscapephotography #goldenhour #goldenhourlove #goldenhourphotography #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #naturelover #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Had a “rough” week? Take some time with friends this weekend and visit Cider Ridge Golf Course⛳️⛳️ • This 18 hole par 72 course is quite mountainous and challenging with its terrain. The breathtaking views and scenery provide a beautiful backdrop to each round⛳️⛳️ • • • #golfing #golf #golfer #golfswing #golfcourse #golfers #golflife #instagolf #golfstagram #golfclub #pga #golfaddict #golfpro #golfislife #adventuregolfing #pgatour #titleist #ciderridge #oxfordal #oxfordalabama #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

The Church of St. Michael and All Angels, built in 1888 by John Ward Noble, brother to the founder of Anniston, Samuel Noble, is a must see for anyone visiting Calhoun County. • Best know for its stained glass windows, 95-foot bell tower, and magnificent altar, you will not regret stopping in and visiting! • • • #church #stmichaels #chapel #beautiful #stainedglass #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

**Public Service Announcement-This is not a drill** • Chicken Salad Chick is now in Oxford😍 • Stop in and see them today for their grand opening! • • • #chickensalad #chickensaladchick #chicken #salad #chickensaladsandwich #foodie #yum #eeeeeats #instafood #oxford #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Need plans for the weekend? Check out Calhoun County’s White Oak Vineyards! • White Oak Vineyards is a small farm winery that grows the fruit used to produce wines for their trademark label, Southern Oak Wines. Their tasting room is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. • • • #vineyard #wine #winery #winetasting #winelover #vino #vines #instawine #winelovers #redwine #winetime #wines #grapes #winestagram #vineyards #winecountry #winelife #winemaking #winetour #travel #traveler #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Thankful for those who have served🇺🇸 • Since 1999, Anniston’s Centennial Memorial Park has served as the official home of Alabama’s Veterans Memorial and State Law Enforcement Memorial. The names of every Alabamian killed during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the granite wall. Resolutions have been passed to add Afghanistan and Iraq as well as Firefighters. • As a thank you, comment the name of someone you know that has served in one of these capacities.🇺🇸🇺🇸 • • • #centennialmermorialpark #thankful🙏 #military #police #firefighter #alabama #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

Good views, good vibes, good times.🌄🌅 • • • #nofilter #sunset #sunsets #sunsetshots #sun #sunset_pics #sunset_love #sunsets_lovers #sunset_lovee #sunsetphotography #sky #skyphotography #skylover #skylovers #mountain #mountainpeak #mountainrange #landscape #landscapephotography #goldenhour #goldenhourlove #goldenhourphotography #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #naturelover #cheahastatepark #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

No matter if it’s road cycling, mountain biking, or trail cruising, it’s always ride o’clock in Calhoun County🚵🏾‍♂️🚴🏽‍♀️🚵🏻‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️ • • • #cycling #cyclinglife #cyclinglifestyle #roadcycling #roadcyclist #roadcyclingpics #cyclingroad #bike #bikelife #instabike #instabikes #cyclingphotos #instacycling #sport #bikes #cycle #cyclingshots #mountain #mountainbiking #mountainbike #mountainbikelifestyle #mtb #mtblife #enduro #enduromtb #mtblove #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco

3..2..1.. goodnight Calhoun County🌅🌄 • • • #nofilter #goldenhour #goldenhourphotography #goldenhourlove #thegoldenhour #sunset #sunsets #sunsetshots #sun #sunset_pics #sunset_lovee #sunset_lovers #sunset_love #sunsetphotography #sky #skyphotography #skylovers #skylover #clouds #cloud #cloudphotography #colorfulclouds #colorfulsky #nature #naturelover #naturelovers #naturephotography #beautiful #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco

What to do when it’s raining in Calhoun County? Travel back in time! The Anniston Museum of Natural History and the Berman Museum of World History are two amazing destinations for you to visit! • Explore the wilds of Africa, the mysteries of 2,300 year old Egyptian Mummies and more than 2,000 natural history items in the Anniston Museum of Natural History 🐘🦒🐅🦓 • See Colonel Berman’s incredible and fascinating collections of weapons and other historical artifacts at the Berman Museum of World History. Adolf Hitler’s personal silver, a Royal Persian Scimitar and plenty more awaits you!🇺🇸 • For more information, visit @exploreamag • • • #museum #art #history #photography #travel #museo #gallery #exhibit #naturalhistorymuseum #naturalhistory #worldhistory #spygear #elephants #giraffe #lion #mummy #baldeagle #worldwar2 #worldwar1 #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction

DOugh NOT forget to celebrate National Donut Day, and there’s no better place than Lickin Good Donuts in Calhoun County🍩🍩🍩 • • • #nationaldonutday #nationaldoughnutday #donuts #donut #doughnuts #food #foodie #foodphotography #coffee #chocolate #cake #instafood #dessert #baking #yummy #delicious #bakery #desserts #sweets #calhouncounty #iheartcalhounco #anaturalattraction