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Man shooting in a field on a dove hunt

A Dove Hunt for the Ages

An annual Alabama dove hunt combines good weather, good friends and a lot of hospitality.

Richard Sanders’ Wild Coffee Journey

What began as a simple idea over lunch turned into a wild ride through the Honduran mountains, cartel country and the high-stakes world of coffee.

The Art of Salt Making with Trey King

One man is taking on an old tradition and making salt from scratch.
Elisabeth and William Hanes stand inside Provision

The Road to Provision

Elisabeth and William Hanes’ hospitality journey spanned states, finally resting in Fairhope with Provision, where all are invited to make themselves at home.

Artistry, Precision Collide at The Saddle Guy Workshop

From a nondescript building on Highway 59 in Robertsdale, a dedicated artisan and his crew get riders back in the saddle with stunning one-of-a-kind creations.

In the Pecan Orchard with the Maddox Family

Childhood memories and history prompted one Fairhope family to start their own farm-to-table pecan business, Maddox Family Farms.

Spanish Moss: The South’s Most Misunderstood Plant

Explore the appeal, lore and meaning of Spanish moss, one of the South's most misunderstood plants.

25 Book Recommendations for Your Fall Reading List

Goodbye beach reads! Get in the fall spirit with these top picks from the staff of three local bookstores.

Making Folk Music with Fairhope Artist Emily Ellis

For Fairhope artist Emily Ellis, life on the farm includes crafting one-of-a-kind banjos by hand.

Celebrating 40 Years of Camp Rapahope

One camper-turned-volunteer reflects on the colorful days crafted at Mobile’s Camp Rapahope, celebrating its 40th year bringing joy to those with childhood cancers.

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Mobile Bay Recipes

We sifted through more than 50 years of recipes to find the dishes every local cook should have in their repertoire.

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Tour the 2025 Mobile Bay Inspiration Home in Fairhope!