Decatur, Ala. — The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association has developed and released a new trail and accompanying brochure highlighting for our visitors and residents destinations and events that honor all those who have served or are currently serving in the military forces of America. The new North Alabama Patriot Trail offers a self-guided tour of 79 patriotic stops in the 16 northernmost counties of Alabama.

The newest addition to AMLA’s trail mix is the North Alabama Patriot Trail, joining AMLA’s 10 existing trails. The North Alabama Patriot Trail brochure is a 12-page handy guide to memorial parks, museums, memorials, markers, archives, noteworthy locations, festivals, specials events and parades to visit in the 16 northernmost counties of North Alabama (Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston counties). The listings contain a description, address, phone number and website so travelers can easily plan a visit — including a visit to the Alabama Veterans Museum in Athens.

“The North Alabama Patriot Trail joins AMLA’s 10 existing trails and is part of our overall initiative to attract visitors while honoring those who have served or are currently serving in our country’s Armed Forces,” said AMLA president and CEO Tami Reist. “In developing this trail, we wanted to put patriotism on full display. Here in North Alabama, we are proud of the brave veterans who have made significant sacrifices for our nation’s freedom and the North Alabama Patriot Trail and brochure are a symbol of our gratitude for their service.”

A copy of the brochure is available for download at https://www.northalabama.org/places-to-visit/trails/patriot-trail/, may be picked up at the AMLA office located at 402 Sherman Street SE in Decatur or may be requested by calling 800-648-5381.