Explore & Nature
Longleaf pine forests, pitcher plant bogs, the Conecuh River, and the wild beauty of Covington County.
Eco-Tourism in Covington County
Explore the Conecuh National Forest's 84,000 acres of longleaf pine, rare pitcher plant bogs, and endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers. One of the most ecologically significant landscapes in the Southeast.
Read Explore Andalusia: Nature, History & the Longleaf Pine Frontier
The Andalusia area sits at a geographic sweet spot most people drive past without noticing: 85 miles north of the Gulf beaches, right on the edge of one of the most important ecological restoration...
Read Conecuh National Forest: A Field Guide to the Longleaf Restoration
**84,000 acres | Southern Covington County & Northern Escambia County, Alabama** **Managed by:** USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Alabama **Ranger District Headquarters:** Andalusia, Alabama
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Lakes and Rivers
Lakes, rivers, and waterways that define life in Covington County — from the Conecuh River to Point A and Gantt Lakes.
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Historic Landmarks and Downtown
Walk into downtown Andalusia on a Saturday morning and you're standing in a place that's been the center of Covington County life since 1844. Court Square anchors everything — the courthouse, the c...
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Recreation & Things to Do
From a historic downtown movie theater to 1,000 acres of off-road trails, Andalusia offers recreation that reflects its character — outdoor adventures, family traditions, and a few things you won't find anywhere else.
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Lakes, Rivers & Outdoor Recreation
Gantt Lake, the Sepulga River canoe trail with shark teeth fossils in the limestone, spring-fed pools, and state parks within 20 miles. Water and wilderness are part of what defines this corner of Alabama.
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