What started as a fun daydream between mother and daughter sparked a multi-year journey throughout our home state of Alabama.
I have lived in Alabama my whole life. My mother, Dana, is a native Pennsylvanian, but has lived in Alabama since 1987. We both have a love of traveling and exploring, and try to take multiple out-of-state trips each year. During a conversation in December of 2023, we came to the conclusion that there were so many places in our own state that we had yet to see or experience. We also theorized that there were many many more “hidden gems” that we had not heard of yet. We began breaking down our research by county, attempting to find one activity in each county. We quickly realized just how many places and attractions there were to see. This began our mission of Uncovering Alabama.
As we travel through all 67 counties, we aim to uncover the state’s best hidden gems, outdoor adventures, historical sites, roadside attractions, and much more. Nothing Is too unique or out-of the-way for us to uncover. We love the popular tourist attractions just as much as the unknown places we have all to ourselves.
Choosing to travel throughout Alabama made the most sense for our family. I am a mother of a toddler with LOTS of energy and already curious of the world around him. Besides the close proximity of many of the places, Alabama is truly a beautiful state. It’s also full of rich history, cultures, good FOOD, and entertaining stories.
As we began to travel, we wanted to keep reminders of our adventures and places we had seen. We began documenting our trips on TikTok with short videos. We quickly realized our videos were inspiring other Alabamians to get out and explore their own backyards. Along with that, were people from other states looking for travel ideas or had never even considered Alabama to be on their list of places to see.
We are excited to continue our adventures through the state and share our experiences with you. We hope you’ll follow along on TikTok @laurenkayci or on Facebook @Lauren Kayci. Leave a comment below and let us know what county you are watching from!
Happy Exploring!
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