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Joe Cuhaj

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Author and freelance writer Joe Cuhaj hails from New Jersey but moved to Alabama almost 30 years ago and became one of those Yankees – one who fell in love with the state’s rich biodiversity and landscapes and never went home. Combining his love of hiking and writing, Joe has penned six outdoor recreation books including Hiking Alabama, Hiking the Gulf Coast, Hiking Through History Alabama, Best Dog Hikes Alabama, Paddling Alabama, and his latest, Hiking Waterfalls of Alabama. He has also authored a guide to camping in the state, Best Tent Camping Alabama. His love of history afforded him the chance to write two historical books about Alabama’s port city, Mobile – Baseball in Mobile and Hidden History of Mobile – for History Press. And falling back on his former career in radio broadcasting, Joe has also produced a number of humorous short story podcasts, Joe Cuhaj’s Shorts, that can be heard on his website.

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Sunset over Lake Martin
Alabama8 Best Things to Do on Alabama’s Beautiful Lake Martin
Waiting for the gates to open at the Park at OWA.
AlabamaThe New Spot On Alabama’s Gulf Coast Perfect For All Ages
Hiking in Birmingham.
Alabama8 Best Outdoor Activities Near Birmingham
Blue heron at Big Lagoon State Park.
Florida6 Best Hikes Near Pensacola, Florida
The view from O'Shaughnessy Point, Monte Sano State Park.
Alabama8 Best Hikes Near Huntsville, Alabama
A hot summer sunset over the Grayson Highlands from Wilburn Ridge just off the Appalachian Trail
Hiking8 Best Hiking Experiences Along The Eastern Continental Trail
Hurricane Creek Park in Falkville, AL.
Alabama9 Best Alabama Swimming Holes
Fireworks over Pensacola, Florida.
Holiday TravelBest 4th Of July Celebrations Along The Gulf Coast
Alabama8 Iconic Literary Landmarks To Visit In Alabama
baby sea turtle
Wildlife7 Ways To Help Protect Baby Sea Turtles During Your Beach Vacation
Stone tower at Flagg Mountain.
AlabamaExploring Flagg Mountain, The Greatest State Park That Never Was
Welcome sign, Talladega National Forest.
Outdoor ActivitiesKnow Before You Go: 7 Tips For Your First National Forest Adventure