TERRAIN:
Alabama is comprised of coastal plains at the Gulf of Mexico turning to hills and broken terrain in the north. Five major land areas make up the Alabama landscape with more than two thirds of the state covered by the East Gulf Coastal Plain.
FUN FACTS:
The first rocket to put humans on the moon was built at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. In 1836, Alabama became the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday.
TIPS FOR COMPLETING THIS DISTANCE:
1565 miles sounds like a lot, but try going with a team! If you and 9 friends plan on 150 miles, you’ll all have this challenge complete wihtin a month