Fort Toulouse / Fort Jackson Park
2521 W . Fort Toulouse Road Wetumpka • ( 334 ) 567-3002 www . fttoulousejackson . org Explore historic Creek Indian homes and a recreation of a 1730s French trading fort . If you ’ re feeling adventurous , check out the one-mile long Bartram Nature Trail — it ’ s great for bird-watching . Fort Toulouse also sports a 39-site campground .
Alabama Nature Center
3050 Lanark Rd , Millbrook • ( 334 ) 285-4550 www . alabamawildlife . org The ANC is an outdoor facility offering outdoor-based educational programs and activities for the general public . Spend a Saturday on their hiking trails , book a fishing trip , or rent out a pavilion for your next outdoor gathering . Adventure is out there !
Sports Clubs
River Region Runners
( 334 ) 595-9786 • www . runsignup . com The River Region Runners invite all levels of runners ( and walkers ) to join in group runs and events .
Prattville YMCA Masters Swim Team
600 E . Main Street , Prattville • ( 334 ) 365-8852 The Y ’ s Masters Swim Program is designed for those swimmers ages 18 and up . This program provides coach directed practices and Masters-only lap swim times at the Don M . Smith Indoor Pool , which is the only indoor swimming pool in all of Elmore and Autauga counties .
Pine Level Bassmasters www . pinelevelbassmasters . com This Alabama Bass Federation Club fishes Alabama area lakes and rivers , and encourages everyone to come and see what fishing in a competitive atmosphere is like . Members meet on a designated Thursday of each month and fish the following Saturday .
Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club
4758 Lower Wetumpka Road , Montgomery ( 334 ) 420-3371 • www . lwssc . com Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club offers two sporting clay courses , a covered 5-stand , wobble trap , skeet field , and continental pheasant hunts . outdoors & recreation
STAY SAFE
ON THE LAKE
To help make sure everyone stays safe and are prepared for anything , Trey Poole from State Farm has shared some must-knows for boating :
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON BOATING ACCIDENTS ? The most common accident we see is that of an inexperienced driver . It is crucial to make sure you know how to control the watercraft not only in wide open waters , but be able to navigate through choppy and busy waters as well .
HOW DO I INCREASE BOATING SAFETY ? We try to recommend our boat owners to constantly look for new and improved ways to sharpen their skills on the water .
DO I NEED TO GET MY BOAT INSURED ? WHY ? Absolutely ! Just like any other piece of personal property that you own , you want to make sure that , in the event of a sudden and accidental loss , you are not having to pay for all the damages .
WHAT VEHICLES ARE COVERED UNDER BOAT INSURANCE ? Nearly everything you can put on the water is covered . Everyone knows what a “ boat ” is , but there are many other water crafts that get out on the water that you can insure .
WHAT DOES BOAT INSURANCE COVER ? The most important , is to make sure your liability either matches or exceeds your net worth . This protects your wallet in the event that you are at fault in an accident that causes serious harm or worse to individuals . Make sure that if you collide with a boat more expensive than your own , you have sufficient amounts of coverage to ensure that you do not have to pay for that out of pocket .
HOW DO I CHOOSE AN INSURANCE CARRIER ? The best way to choose insurance is value . You have to look at coverages that your insurance agent or potential company is quoting you . It is CRUCIAL to make sure you select a carrier that cares as much or more about securing your family ' s future than they are with just getting a policy written .
Ray Smith Poole III ( Trey ) grew up in Oxford , MS . After high school , he spent his college days working for his father , who is also a State Farm agent , as well as playing for the Ole Miss Rebels football team . He and his wife Jodi relocated to Prattville , Alabama in 2015 to open his own agency . www . knowprattville . com 35