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Were in Alabama today for covered bridges and a waterfall.

Covered Bridges in Alabama ⛲️Alamuchee-Bellamy Covered Bridge is a county-owned wooden covered bridge that spans the northeast corner of Duck Pond in Sumter County, Alabama, USA. This bridge has quite the history. It's been moved several times until it found its new home located on the campus of the University of West Alabama behind Reed Hall, which is off Student Union Drive in the city of Livingston. Built in 1861, the 88-foot (27-meter) bridge is a Town's lattice truss construction over a single span. It is one of the oldest covered bridges still existing in Alabama; it is maintained by the Sumter County Historical Society.

⛲️The Horton Mill Covered Bridge is a state owned wooden covered bridge that spans the Calvert Prong of the Little Warrior River in Blount County, Alabama, USA. It is located on a river crossover (Horton Mill Road) to Ebell Road and Covered Bridge Circle off State Route 75 about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of the city of Oneonta. Built in 1934, the 220-foot (67-meter) bridge is a Town Lattice truss construction over two spans. At 70 feet (21 m), it is the highest covered bridge above any U.S. waterway. It was reopened on March 11, 2013 after being closed in 2007 due to vandalism. The bridge is currently open to one lane motor vehicle traffic at a posted speed limit of 5 MPH.

💦Waterfalls in Alabama

💦DeSoto Falls is a 104-foot (32 m) waterfall located on the West Fork of the Little River near Mentone, Alabama, USA in DeSoto State Park. The falls have carved their own small canyon. They are named after Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.

National Themes For August 24: National Maryland Day, National Peach Pie Day, and National Waffle Day.

🇺🇸National Maryland Day! Maryland was the 7th state to join the Union. Maryland’s coastal location brings with it a deeply rooted maritime heritage that includes an ocean battle defending the city of Baltimore at Ft. McHenry during the War of 1812. One witness to the action became so inspired, Francis Scott Key, penned the words that later became our National Anthem. Just over 200 years before these traditions flourished, Captian John Smith explored the Chesapeake Bay and the Nanticoke River. He kept a record of his travels, documenting the Native American people. Smith wrote about their cultures, the abundant animal, and plant life. Since this vast watershed is the largest estuary in the United States, the complex ecosystem thrives with diverse plant and wildlife. Spending a weekend or a vacation at Ocean City is a highlight of any Maryland trip. The boardwalk and beaches provide plenty of relaxation, adventure, and fun in the sun. The Eastern Shore offers scenic views, site seeing, peaceful accommodations, festivals and events for everyone. Head west to Antitiem and Maryland will take you into another era. Here, the battlefields and Antietam National Cemetery hold a solemn reminder of the bloodiest singled day battle of the Civil War that occurred on September 17, 1862. Five days later, President Lincoln issued a Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Although Maryland was a southern state as defined by the Mason-Dixon line, it never seceded from the Union. Being located close to Washington D.C. makes Maryland ideal for aerospace, defense, and federal cybersecurity jobs. The state’s fishing industry thrives and is the largest producer of blue crabs in the state. The Oldline State is also home to McCormick & Company, Perdue Farms, Lockheed Martin, Black & Decker and Underarmor.

🍑National Peach Pie Day! We celebrate this mouth-watering dessert during the heart of the Peach harvest season. Don’t forget the à la mode! ✨The state of Georgia has been known as the center of peach growers. ✨Georgia is known as the “Peach State”. ✨Peach harvest occurs between June and August. ✨Harvest from each peach tree lasts about one week. ✨There are two main varieties of peaches: Clingstone and Freestone. ✨A medium peach weighs 2.6 oz. ✨A medium peach typically contains 30 calories, 7 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of protein, 140 mg of potassium, and 8% of the daily value for vitamin C.

🥞National Waffle Day! The first United States patent for a waffle iron was issued to Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York on August 24, 1869. Eaten throughout the world, a waffle is a leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape and surface impression. Waffles come in many forms. Depending on the type of batter or iron used, the resulting waffle varies by consistency, size, shape, and flavor. Waffle irons and waffles originated around the 14th century. An anonymous husband penned the first known waffle recipe as a set of instructions for his wife. According to the manuscript, Le Ménagier de Paris, each of the four recipes began: ✨Beat some eggs in a bowl, season with salt and add wine. Toss in some flour, and mix. Then fill, little by little, two irons at a time with as much of the paste as a slice of cheese is large. Then close the iron and cook both sides. If the dough does not detach easily from the iron, coat it first with a piece of cloth that has been soaked in oil or grease. ✨ 1911 – First electric waffle iron introduced by General Electric. ✨1953 – Frank Dorsa’s Eggo Frozen Waffles are sold in Supermarkets for the first time. ✨1964 – Belgian Waffles debut at New York’s World’s Fair.

How about forgetting the pie part and putting the peaches on the waffles. Yum! I think the DeSoto Falls is an amazing waterfall. Definitely one I would like to see. You guys are so lucky to see the night glow of those hot air balloons. I've seen pictures, but I bet the real thing can't compare.

Warm hugs!🐶🐶💕🌥