Happy trails: State awards $2M for recreational trail improvements

Take a hike. Soon, thanks to nearly $2 million in grants, people will be able to enjoy the state’s recreational trails and the great outdoors. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday nearly $2 million have been granted to help build, restore, or improve trails at several locations throughout Alabama. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will dispense the money that was made possible by the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program. “Trails are the ideal invitation to get people outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and Alabama’s scenic natural beauty,” Ivey said. “I a