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2005 Feature Stories About Huntsville

May & June 2005 Articles

By Jean Brandau, About.com

06/22/05 Judge Roy Moore
One of the most controversial judges in Alabama history is Judge Roy Moore, who grabbed the nation's attention over his fight to keep a copy of The Ten Commandments in his courtroom and later in the Alabama Judicial Building.

06/20/05 4th of July Celebrations
One of my favorite holidays is the 4th of July. It is such a wonderful time for family reunions, picnics, fireworks and showing your patriotism.

06/18/05 Local Class Reunions
If you have an upcoming class reunion, please feel free to post the information here.

06/17/05 Tessman Butterfly House
One of the highlights of the Huntsville Botanical Garden from May to the end of September is the Tessman Butterfly House. Kids and adults alike flock to it to enter into the magical world of the butterfly.

06/16/05 Review: Terrame Day Spa Review
Wow...I hit the jackpot with my afternoon at Terrame Day Spa. This luxury spa on Cecil Ashburn Drive is Huntsville's largest spa with ten treatment rooms. See the photos and read about my experience with three different unique services that the spa offers.

06/13/05 WaterWorks is Cool!
My grandchildren were in Huntsville recently visiting from Kansas. They had a blast at the Botanical Garden's WaterWorks

06/11/05 Heroes Day
Despite the rainy weather, Huntsville residents and leaders turned out to welcome soldiers and marines home from their tour of duty in Iraq. Governor Bob Riley and Mayor Loretta Spencer declared June 11, 2005 as "Heroes Day."

06/08/05 Town & Country Gardens Tour
The Huntsville Botanical Garden presents six private gardens in the town and in the country as a fundrasier. Don't miss this chance for a peek into some fabulous Huntsville gardens on Adams Street and Hampton Cove area. Get some great ideas for your own garden or just enjoy the creativity of these gardeners.

06/05/05 Fresh Produce Buyer's Guide
If you are looking for fresh fruit and vegetables during this wonderful growing season in Alabama, then you might find what you're looking for in this article.

06/03/05 Town & Country Gardens Tour
The Huntsville Botanical Garden presents six private gardens in the town and in the country each year as a fundraiser. Take a peek into some fabulous Huntsville gardens on Adams Street and Hampton Cove area.

06/01/05 Jack Daniel's Legacy
Lynchburg is famous for whiskey...Jack Daniel Whiskey. But who was this little man? And how did he come to make the finest whiskey in the world?

05/29/05 A Touch of Hawaiian Festival
A Taste of Hawaiian Festival was founded in 2001 in Huntsville by Rosie Douglas. The proceeds from the event go to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation Breast Cancer Center and the American Cancer Society.

05/27/05 Book Review: The Real Space Cowboys
"The Real Space Cowboys" by Ed Buckbee with Wally Schirra chronicles the early years of space exploration with interviews, photos, first-person accounts and insights into what it was like to be one of the first seven astronauts for NASA.

05/24/05 Whistle Stop Festival & Rocket City BBQ
Whistle Stop Festival & Rocket City BBQ in Huntsville is held in May every year. It is one of those events that you need to "smell" to get the full benefit and true experience.

05/22/05 Madison County Nature Trail
The Madison County Nature Trail on Green Mountain is a great place to go to for a relaxed family picnic, leisure walk around the lake and to enjoy animals in nature. A senior trail is a new addition to the premises.

05/20/05 Dog Days Flea Market
Dog Days Flea Market sits on over 100 acres on land on an open field in Ardmore, Tennessee. The flea market actually started in the 1940's as a place where hunters would meet on Mondays to let their hunting dogs run in the woods and trade dogs; hence, the name: Dog Days.

05/16/05 Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast
Brigadoon Bed & Breakfast is a scenic cape cod home hidden away in the woods of rural Scottsboro. It's the perfect stress-reliever and get-away-from-it-all hideaway for weary city folks.

05/14/05 The Blue Willow Bistro & Antiques
One of Scottsboro's hidden treasures is The Blue Willow Bistro & Antiques, where you can eat fabulous food and shop for vintage clothing and antique furniture in between courses.

05/13/05 Wedding, Reception & Meeting Rooms
Whether it's your wedding, a special birthday or anniversary dinner or a monthly club meeting, finding the perfect place to host these events can be daunting. Here are a few suggestions for places in Huntsville that rent out their facilities

05/11/05 Top 2004 Alabama Baby Names
According to the Social Security Administration, these were the most popular names for little boys and girls born in Alabama in 2004, based on Social Security card information.
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