bankhead national forest news

The William B. Bankhead National Forest is one of Alabama's four National Forests, covering 181,230 acres. It is home to Alabama's only National Wild and Scenic River, the Sipsey Fork. It is located in northwestern Alabama, around the town of Double Springs. It is named in honor of William B. Bankhead, a longtime U.S. Representative from …
The William B. Bankhead National Forest is one of Alabama's four National Forests, covering 181,230 acres. It is home to Alabama's only National Wild and Scenic River, the Sipsey Fork. It is located in northwestern Alabama, around the town of Double Springs. It is named in honor of William B. Bankhead, a longtime U.S. Representative from Alabama.
  • Location: Lawrence / Winston / Franklin counties, Alabama, United States
  • Established: January 15, 1918
  • Nearest city: Decatur, AL
  • Area: 181,230 acres (733.4 km²)
  • Named for: William B. Bankhead
  • Governing body: U.S. Forest Service
Data from: en.wikipedia.org