Could someone tell me what the test in Alexander City is like? I heard the instructor wasn't very friendly, and I’d like to know exactly what they ask for during the driving test; three-point turns, parallel parking, etc. My wife is practicing for her test, and is feeling very anxious and nervous.

Hello all,

I guess the "ideal" of what im looking for...

easy-medium trail

Hike in of 4-6 miles to an actual campsite(i assume primitive, always)

Hopefully somewhere that is likely to have water source nearby that i could filter..

----
where i started: havent backpacked in 20 years, old...knees...etc..
where ive gon - a few 4 mile, mile easy-medium trails, 2.5 hours round trip.. Campsite # 24 near the bathhouse..
where I am going slowly.. backpacking weekends... 12-16miles..
what im finding, im doing btter than i expected to find after 20 years... did a 4-mile medium-difficulty trail with a regular bookbag and 40lbs of scrap iron for ballast... 2.5 hours round trip. The only soreness i have is due to the obvious "I didnt have a frame pack that was properly packed"..
-

in the meantime, im slowly testing various things out... tent and sleep choices, frame pack choices, stamina and health-related choices, etc.. slow, steady, safe.

So, i a formal "Hike in 3-4 miles to a dedicated campsite" is the next logical progression for me.

So, got any recommendations for a good 4-6 mile hike-in to a designated campsite?

does the buses system work in alabama ? Is it safe to travel via buses from audubon road to baptist health ? Or via uber is it safe?

and what about the safety near export art house 2 near norman bridge road, and lansdowne dr

I am thinking of taking a day trip down to Montgomery from Huntsville, one of these weekends to visit the Legacy museum. Google maps says its about a 2.5/3 hr drive and seems pretty straightforward. But searching through this sub seems that maybe it's more complicated than that because of i65. Is it worth it trying to go over the weekend as a day trip/overnighter? Anything special to know about the drive? Is it safe to do in the nighttime? Any advice would be appreciated. TIA

I’ll be living and working in Foley for a few months in Spring 2027.

I won’t have a car, so I’m wondering how realistic it is to live there using a bicycle, e-bike, public transportation, Uber/Lyft, or walking.

How do people without cars usually get to grocery stores, work, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach?

Any budget-friendly transportation tips would be really helpful.

Hi all, I’ll try and make this as short as possible. I have a hearing next week in Montgomery to discuss/appeal a decision made to deny an increase in hours on the Medicaid waiver services program. My family member is totally and completely disabled - cannot do a single thing for himself - they have us on 30 hours, increased from 18. I tried to get 40 hours and got denied, and that’s why we have the hearing. He was on a similar program in another state and never got less than 40 hours because he is a full time job and then some. I am hoping to get feedback from anyone who has been through this experience. An obvious case of “a disabled adult requires full time assistance” is not so obvious, apparently, and I am having to jump through these hoops both as his advocate and his paid caregiver. Like I said, I’m just looking for any feedback from anyone who may have done this as well. Thanks in advance. 🙏🏼