The 2008 Official Alabama Vacation Guide

outfitters Please refer to page 2 for an explanation of the abbreviations found in the listings. No endorsement is made or implied as to the quality of goods or services listed in this guide. FORT PAYNE MAP E-17 LITTLE RIVER CYCLE & OUTDOORS www.littlerivercycle.com. 256-997-1818. 115 1st St. E. M-F 10a-6p, Sat 9a-4p. PC, CC. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Rent 1/2 or full day specialized brand mountain, road, comfort and children’s bikes. Daily and weekly rates for guided road and mountain bike tours. PIEDMONT MAP H-18 TERRAPIN OUTDOOR CENTER www.canoeshop.net. 256-447-6666, 256-4478383. 4114 Co. Rd. 175. Open Tu–Sun. 8–5. PC, TC, CC. Group rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT. Rentals/ sales of kayaks, canoes, accessories. Shuttle service for half-day Terrapin Creek trip. Bring your own ﬁshing equipment, food and drinks. Suitable for all ages. Reservations required. MANITOU CAVE ALABAMA MOUNTAINS ATHENS MAP B-10 WEST END OUTDOORS www.BassBuckandDuck.com. 888-646-9393, 256233-1633. 17171 Hwy. 72 W. Open 4 a.m.-8 p.m. PC, TC, CC. GUIDE SERVICE. Specializing in ﬁshing tackle, including rods, reels, live and artiﬁcial bait, picnic supplies, gas, LP gas, cold drinks, beer, wines, and a full line coffee bar. D-1(a). www.trueadventuresports.com. 256-997-9577, 256-390-3571, 423-653-8804 13102 AL Hwy. 176. Open by appointment only. PC, CC. Group rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Explore the depths of historic Manitou Cave by helmet and cave lamps. TUSCUMBIA MAP B-6 TENNESSEE RIVER GUIDE SERVICE & OUTFITTERS www.ﬁshchasers.com. 256-383-7481, 256-381-2107. 1114 N. Main St. Open year-round. PC, TC. GUIDE SERVICE. Smallmouth, largemouth, striped bass, big cats and crappie guide service on Pickwick, Wilson, Bear Creek and Wheeler Lakes, Guntersville Lake. All gear supplied. Bring own lunch. TRUE ADVENTURE SPORTS T.A.S. www.trueadventuresports.com. 256-997-9577, 256-390-3571. 13102 AL Hwy. 176. Open M-Sat. 10-6. PC, CC. Group & agencies rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Outdoor guide service for rock climbing, rappelling, zip lines, canoeing, kayaking, camping, hiking, and caving. Boot camp sessions, campsites available. Retail and rental equipment. CENTRE MAP G-18 WEISS LAKE GUIDES www.weisslakeguides.com. 256-475-5238, 256557-5722. 1090 Co. Rd. 164. Open by reservation. PC, CC. GUIDE SERVICE. Professional ﬁshing service specializing in year-round crappie ﬁshing on world-famous Weiss Lake. Bait and ﬁshing equipment provided. METROPOLITAN ALICEVILLE MAP N-3 SHARK TOOTH CREEK www.sharktoothcreek.com. 205-373-2605, 205-399-0979. 24114 AL Hwy. 14. PC. Group rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Experience adventure through Sipsey Wilderness. Strong current, small rapids, breathtaking scenery. GUNTERSVILLE MAP E-14 BROWNS CREEK SAILING MARINA www.sailbrownscreek.com. 877-245-2276, 256-582-2713. 100 Browns Creek Rd. Sailing on Guntersville Lake. Wet and dry storage for sailboats and more. Sailing classes and rental, active sailing club. CULLMAN MAP F-11 DALE WELCH GUIDE SERVICE www.alabamastriperﬁshing.com. 256-737-0541. 7932 Co. Rd. 310, Crane Hill. Open by appt. PC, TC. Cash rates. GUIDE SERVICE. Fishing charter service. Striped bass. All equipment furnished— bring own food and beverage. Special assistance for disabled. Lake record of 45-lb. striped bass. GUNTERSVILLE BOAT MART 800-489-4031, 256-582-2038. 3374 AL Hwy. 69. Open daily Feb.-Oct. TC, CC. RENTAL EQUIPMENT. Pontoon boat and personal watercraft rentals. Full-service marina, boat sales and service. ATTALLA MAP G-15 NORTH ALABAMA FLY FISHING www.northalabamaﬂyﬁshing.com. 256-572-9007, 256-538-8112. 77 Springdale Rd. PC, TC. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Professional guide service. Enjoy some of the best warm water ﬂy ﬁshing in the Southeast in scenic Little River Canyon or other local waters. TEE’S GUIDE SERVICE www.alabamaoutdoors.net/tee.html. 256-8591465, 256-582-1159. 5008 Lumary Dr., Huntsville. Open 6 am–10 pm. PC, TC. Senior, group & child rates. GUIDE SERVICE. Specializing in largemouth bass (Lake Guntersville). Any size group welcome. Two people per boat. Photos of catch published in Woods and Water magazine. Lodging available. SMITH LAKE GUIDE SERVICE 256-734-2081. 329 Co. Rd. 820. GUIDE SERVICE. Stripers, largemouth and spotted bass guide. 30 years experience. All equipment furnished. You bring lunch, drinks, AL ﬁshing license. Companies and parties welcome. BIRMINGHAM MAP K-11 ALABAMA OUTDOORS www.aloutdoors.com. 800-870-0011, 205-8701919, 205-871-3252. 3054 Independence Dr. Open M–F 10–7, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 1–5. PC, TC, CC. Boy Scouts & loyalty points rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT. Outﬁtting for backpacking, climbing, adventure travel, recreational boating, other outdoor pursuits. Rentals, instructional classes, sales. SPEEGLE’S MARINA AND CAMPGROUND 256-734-0698. 7146 Co. Rd. 310, Crane Hill. Call for reservations. GUIDE SERVICE. Fishing license sales, guide service, tackle shop. Boat launch and storage. HAMILTON MAP G-4 BEAR CREEK CANOE RUN 800-788-7070, 205-993-4459, 256-331-9184. U.S. Hwy. 43, Hackleburg. Open Memorial Day– Labor Day plus holidays: Sat. & Sun. 8 am–dusk. PC, TC. Group rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT. Canoe rental on Bear Creek Floatway. 14-mi. publicaccess creek in northwest Alabama. Scenic waterfalls, sandy beaches. WERNER’S TRADING COMPANY www.wernerstradingco.com. 800-965-8796, 256-734-5673. 1115 4th St. SW. Open M-F 8:305:30, Sat. 8:30-3. PC, TC, CC. GUIDE SERVICE. Outﬁtting for ﬂy ﬁshing, biking, camping, canoeing, mountaineering, birding. Wide variety of camping foods. Unique shopping with specialty clothing for men and women. D-1(a). ALABAMA SMALL BOATS, INC. www.alsmallboats.com. 800-874-5272, 205-4243634. 2370 Hwy. 52, Helena. Open Tu–F 10–7, Sat. 9–5. PC, TC, CC. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Canoe the Cahaba River: 2.5-hr. trips suitable for all ages. Guided kayak and canoe trips. All types boating equipment. Instruction, sales, repair. MOULTON MAP D-8 WARRIOR MOUNTAINS TRADING CO. www.warriormountains.com. 256-974-7678. 11312 AL Hwy. 33. Open M–Sat. 5:30-8; Sun. 7-8. PC, TC, CC. Senior, group & child rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Visitor info for Bankhead National Forest, Sipsey Wilderness, camping supplies, canoe rentals, hiking, information, maps. Fall foliage tours, spring wildﬂower hikes. D-1(a, f, n, p). CAMP SMILE-A-MILE www.campsam.org. 888-500-7920, 205-3238427. 1510 5th Ave., S . Adaptive sports program and activities, including canoeing, scuba diva, swimming, ﬁshing, etc., for children with cancer. FLORENCE MAP B-6 ALABAMA OUTDOORS www.alabamaoutdoors.com. 256-764-1809. 468 N. Court St. Open M–Sat. 10–6, Sun. 1-5. PC, TC, CC. RENTAL EQUIPMENT & GUIDE SERVICE. Gear, clothing and footwear for backpacking and all outdoor adventures; full-service Orvis ﬂy-ﬁshing dealer. Located in historic downtown. Check web for events. COOSA BEND HUNTING PRESERVE www.coosabend.com. 205-672-8552, 205-3699676. Full- or half-day quail and pheasant hunts. Dogs, guides, transportation to and from ﬁeld. Lunch served. Package birds to take home. SAM PARKER’S GUIDE SERVICE www.samsbass.com. 256-762-4924, 256-762-4924. 1167 Co. Rd. 367. Open year-round. PC, TC. Group & child rates. GUIDE SERVICE. Year-round bass ﬁshing on beautiful Pickwick, Wilson and Wheeler lakes. Specializing in trophy smallmouth. Day and night trips available. 25+ years experience. MUSCLE SHOALS MAP B-6 CRAPPIE CONNECTION 256-381-7231, 256-483-0834. 120 Murray Dr. Open weekends. PC. Child rates. GUIDE SERVICE. Fish on beautiful lakes in North Alabama. Troll, cast, pole ﬁsh. FIVE MILE CREEK CANOE & COMPANY www.canoe5mile.com . 205-674-5550. 100 Park Rd., Brookside. F & Sat., 9-5; Sun. by reservation for group of 10 or more. Group rates. RENTAL EQUIPMENT. Canoe or kayak along Five Mile Creek individually or as part of a guided group ﬂoat. w w w. a l a b a m a . t r a v e l 145 Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters OUTFITTERS Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters Outﬁtters http://www.littlerivercycle.com http://www.canoeshop.net http://www.trueadventuresports.com http://www.fishchasers.com http://www.BassBuckandDuck.com http://www.trueadventuresports.com http://www.weisslakeguides.com http://www.sharktoothcreek.com http://www.sailbrownscreek.com http://www.alabamastriperfishing.com http://www.northalabamaflyfishing.com http://www.alabamaoutdoors.net/tee.html http://www.aloutdoors.com http://www.alsmallboats.com http://www.wernerstradingco.com http://www.campsam.org http://www.warriormountains.com http://www.alabamaoutdoors.com http://www.coosabend.com http://www.samsbass.com http://www.canoe5mile.com http://www.alabama.travel

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