#sipseyfork

Bankhead is full of breathtaking moments like this. It isn’t known as #thelandofathousandwaterfalls for nothing. It’s such a magical forest any time of year. We love it in spring while you can still see through the foliage, before the heat of summer, increasing underbrush and pesky seasonal bugs. And that lovely water that flows into the heart of Smith Lake, clean emerald teal green. Revel in the beauty…GO, just go see it! 〰️〰️💦〰️〰️ “This waterfall is right up there with Shangri la falls as one of the most beautiful in Bankhead.” - 📷 @matt_matt75 〰️〰️💦💚〰️〰️ #sipseyfork #sipseywilderness #bankheadnationalforest #hiking #clearwater #getoutdoors #explore #alabama #alabamalakes #alabamalife #smithlakecommunity #smithlakesocial #lakeliving #lakeside #lewissmithlake #lifeonthelake #lifeonsmithlake #livelovelake #livinglakelife #livelifelakeside #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakealabama #smithlakepix #smithlakelife #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Lewis Smith Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb20aNorwsq/?utm_medium=tumblr

Smith Lake headwaters… inspiration to keep the reservoir clean, sling with the water that feeds it. It’s also part of what inspired our logo color choice - that lovely clean emerald teal green. 〰️〰️💦💚〰️〰️ “The green water of the Sipsey fork near Ship rock is possibly the most beautiful in all of Alabama.” - 📷 @matt_matt75 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ #sipseyfork #sipseywilderness #bankheadnationalforest #hiking #clearwater #cleanwater #getoutdoors #explore #alabama #alabamalakes #alabamalife #smithlakecommunity #smithlakesocial #lakeliving #lakeside #lewissmithlake #lifeonthelake #lifeonsmithlake #livelovelake #livinglakelife #livelifelakeside #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakealabama #smithlakepix #smithlakelife #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Lewis Smith Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdQZy0LrES/?utm_medium=tumblr

You’ll remember our recent article on @celi_trepanier and how we showed you her appreciation for the quiet and lovely moments on Smith Lake that she experiences on the far northwest end of the lake. Take a look at these photos, and you’ll see why...the wild side is the best side. 〰️〰️💦〰️〰️ “ I’ll never take for granted the beauty of Lewis Smith Lake.” - 📷@celi_trepanier #MidlandWaterSnake #WaterMoccasin #GreenHeron #BlueHeron 〰️〰️🌤〰️〰️ #sipseyfork #spotsonsmith #smithlakenature #smithlakewildlife #smithlakepeace #happyplace #lake #lakelife #lake #alabama #alabamalakes #alabamalife #smithlakecommunity #lakeliving #lakeside #lewissmithlake #lifeonthelake #livinglakelife #livelifelakeside #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakepix #smithlakelife #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Lewis Smith Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ2KjtOrqzh/?utm_medium=tumblr

Consider a trout fishing outing with @riversideflyshop ...it’s a must do! We published an excellent article by @longjohnpalmer on trout fishing below the dam in a previous issue of the magazine (now in digital - or contact us for a back issue). This activity would make a fabulous Father’s Day gift or something great for the whole family to do together. You’ll receive excellent instruction, have a day you’ll never forget, and gain a new hobby to enjoy with family & friends. Contact @riversideflyshop located on Hwy 69 before the turnoff to the dam. 〰️〰️🎣🐟〰️〰️ #alabamatrout #sipseyfork #troutfishing #fishing #flyfishing #alabamaflyfishing #riverfishing #smithlakefishing #fishalabama #fishsmithlake #smithlakesports #alabama #alabamalakes #alabamalife #smithlakecommunity #smithlakesocial #lakeliving #lakeside #lewissmithlake #lifeonthelake #livinglakelife #livelifelakeside #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakepix #smithlakelife #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Lewis Smith Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/COxm1i4rCI6/?igshid=11klzagwv99n3

Only a brief rain moving in soon, but it makes us thankful for what it does to move the crystal clear waters of #bankheadnationalforest through gorgeous springs, streams, branches waterfalls, and finally Sipsey Fork before finding its way to Smith Lake. We are so lucky to have such a magnificently beautiful area all around us to explore. 〰️〰️💦〰️〰️ “Sipsey Fork near ship rock and needles eye.” - 📷 @matt_matt75 〰️〰️💦〰️〰️ #sipseywilderness #williambankheadnationalforest #landofathousandwaterfalls #sipseyfork #clearwater #hiking #getoutdoors #smithlakearea #smithlakethingstodo #smithlakebackroads #alabama #alabamalakes #alabamalife #smithlakecommunity #smithlakesocial #lakeliving #lakeside #lewissmithlake #lifeonthelake #livinglakelife #livelifelakeside #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakepix #smithlakelife #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Lewis Smith Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/COQwPfmrmC_/?igshid=136upiiyvkc66

Smith Lake is part of so much beauty above and below the dam. There is a lot to explore in our area of the state. Plan to #getoutside this spring and seek adventure right here in Alabama. 〰️〰️🛶〰️〰️ “Did you know...the Bankhead National Forest is home to Alabama’s only Wild & Scenic River? The Sipsey Fork originates within the Sipsey Wilderness at the confluence of Thompson and Hubbard Creeks and flows southward and joins up with the Mulberry Fork. Free flowing and wild above Smith Lake the Sipsey Fork is habitat for endangered and threatened species. It also holds recreation opportunity for boaters. We honor all of its wild & scenic character.” - 📷 @wild_alabama 〰️〰️💦〰️〰️ @visitnorthal #bankheadnationalforest #sipseyfork #sipseywilderness #wildandscenicrivers #hiking #kayak #wildandscenicriver #explore #smithlakethingstodo #smithlakearea #smithlakebackroads #smithlakearea #alabama #alabamalakes #alabamalife #smithlakecommunity #smithlakesocial #lakeliving #lakeside #lewissmithlake #livinglakelife #livelifelakeside #visitsmithlake #smithlake #smithlakeal #smithlakepix #smithlakelife #smithlakemagazine #thelakesidelifemagazine #thelakesidelife (at Smith Lake, Cullman al) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMj1vdILKsl/?igshid=eahobpxs38mw