By: David Rainer<\/p>\n When the Alabama Tourism Department selects a feature or activity in the state to highlight for its \u201cThe Year of\u201d designation, that campaign normally lasts for one year. However, the most recent promotion, the Year of Alabama Trails, will require two years to complete because of the enormous outdoor opportunities in one of the most geographically and biologically diverse states in the nation.<\/p>\n The kickoff for the campaign was held atop Birmingham\u2019s Red Mountain at the Vulcan Park and Museum, where officials and dignitaries talked about the vast number of trails that crisscross the state and highlight the geological features that range from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains to the sugar sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.<\/p>\n Lee Sentell, Alabama tourism director, said the event at Vulcan was an exciting day for the state, and he thanked Gov. Kay Ivey for her support of the tourism industry.<\/p>\n The Alabama Weather Blog is pleased to present an excerpt from a featured article in partnership with the Alabama News Center. For the full post including images, videos, and related links, please visit the article HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Category<\/strong>: ALL POSTS<\/a>, Partner News Stories<\/a>, Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.alabamawx.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Alabama-Trails-Ribbon-Billy-Pope-01.jpg\")
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