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 Hiking In Alabama Many people don't think "Alabama" when they think about cool places to go hiking. However, Alabama has 24 State Parks and 4 National Forests full of amazing and beautiful hiking trails. Listed below are our top hiking spots in our home state of Alabama! 1. Bankhead National Forest Bankhead National Forest is one of our absolute favorite hiking spots in Alabama. It is located in the northwestern corner of the state, near the small town of Double Springs in Winston County. It includes over 180,000 acres of protected national forestland and it is often referred to as the “land of...

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Shiloh Receives the First K9-KOT™ Shiloh was one of the Homewood Police Department's first multipurpose dogs. He was trained in tracking, narcotics detection, and apprehension of suspects. After about 7 years with the department, Shiloh retired due to showing age-related health problems. He is now enjoying retired life with Cpl. Ted Springfield, Shiloh’s third and final handler.  To thank Shiloh for his service and to help him feel as comfortable as possible, we donated a K9-KOT™! His K9-KOT™ keeps him off the hard ground, which helps relieve the pressure on his joints, but it is still low enough to the ground for him to easily climb on.  GO-KOT® and Caliber...

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Camping in the Fall and Winter Camping is most commonly thought of as a spring and summer activity, however, camping in the fall and winter is an incredible experience! Fall colors or a fresh blanket of snow really transform the landscape, and there is nothing better than cuddling up by the fire on a chilly night. Camping during the colder months does require a slight adjustment to your packing list, though!   Fall/Winter Camping Checklist Listed below is everything you will need to make sure you have a warm and safe camping trip! Appropriate Clothing Bring enough warm clothing to...

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Camping and Hiking With Dogs Camping and hiking are some of the best ways to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. These activities are even more fun, though, when you bring your furry friend along for the adventure! To make sure your dog stays happy and safe while camping or hiking, follow these tips from The American Animal Hospital Association, The American Kennel Club, and PetMD! Make Sure Your Dog is Comfortable With the Gear Set up your tent and lay out all your gear in the house or in your backyard and let your dog check everything out. Give lots...

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The Benefits of Cots The most important benefit of sleeping cots is that they get you off the ground. Being elevated keeps you off the cold, hard ground during the winter months and it allows air to circulate around the cot bed to keep you cool in the summer. It is also ideal to be sleeping off the ground during the rainy season. Another benefit of sleeping off the ground is that terrain isn't as big of an issue. As long as you can find a relatively flat surface, you can set up your portable cot. You won't have to worry...

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