Finding Beauty in the Ordinary Photography Travels | Huntsville, AL

I may have lived in South Alabama and Florida for the past 11 years, but I was North Alabama born and raised. I’m lucky enough to get to go “home” to visit a few times each year and this past weekend I was lucky enough that all 5 of us were able to go together!
Having a VERY active toddler boy means always having to come up with a good, exhausting outdoor activity for our family. This works out well since we all love exploring the great outdoors. When I told my dad I was trying to decide where we should go Saturday, he told me there were some new hiking trails near Hampton Cove. I looked it up and we decided to load up and go check out the Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary. Definitely the BEST decision I could have made!

We took the Hidden Springs trail and were rewarded fields upon fields of beautiful, yellow Canola flowers, secluded ponds, ducks, and 1 baby snake. It was absolutely stunning! And not only that, it was an easy walk for all 3 kids – 2 year old included!

**Confession time** I kicked myself the whole way for making the last minute decision to NOT pack my kid’s spring pictures outfits. But, I got the girls to at least pose in the flowers for me.

If they'd let me, I'd just move in right next to this secluded pond.

So, if you’re ever in the Hunstville area, go check out the Goldsmith Schiffman Wildlife Sanctuary and Hays Nature Preserve. You won’t regret it!