The Tuscaloosa’s One Place Tinsel Trail has turned Government Plaza in Downtown Tuscaloosa into an incredible atmosphere of holiday cheer. With over 200 decorated trees by local businesses and organizations, each tree feels like its own little storyteller and a true showcase of creativity.

Festive Fun Along the Tinsel Trail Continues Through January 1

“Each year, we are finding new ways to create lasting memories for families and bring together the people of our community,” said Kevin Besnoy, Tuscaloosa’s One Place Executive Director. “The Tuscaloosa’s One Place Tinsel Trail is a celebration of the lively spirit that makes Tuscaloosa so special. Each tree tells a story, and together, they create a place for families and individuals to share in the joy of the holidays.”

Not only has the Tinsel Trail brightened the spirits of Alabamians, but it has also made national news. It ranked in the Top 5 in a recent poll of the best public light displays in America. Click here to read more from the Tuscaloosa Thread.

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Family Night Info

Visitors have enjoyed many great events like Suit Up with Santa, Pet Palooza, Holiday Market, and more. The next event is Family Night on Friday, December 19, from 4 – 6 p.m. The event includes family activities such as crafts, games, a scavenger hunt, and loads of holiday fun.

Click here to find out more about Tuscaloosa’s One Place – Tinsel Trail.

LOOK: 25 over-the-top Christmas displays from across America

To help get everyone in the mood for the upcoming holiday season, Stacker compiled a list of some of the most over-the-top Christmas displays across America.

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LOOK: Must-do activities at every national park

Stacker lists the must-do activities at every national park ranked by the annual number of visitors.

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LOOK: See how much gasoline cost the year you started driving

To find out more about how has the price of gas changed throughout the years, Stacker ran the numbers on the cost of a gallon of gasoline for each of the last 84 years. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (released in April 2020), we analyzed the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline from 1976 to 2020 along with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for unleaded regular gasoline from 1937 to 1976, including the absolute and inflation-adjusted prices for each year.

Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving.

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RANKED: Here are the most popular national parks

To determine the most popular national parks in the United States, Stacker compiled data from the National Park Service on the number of recreational visits each site had in 2020. Keep reading to discover the 50 most popular national parks in the United States, in reverse order from #50 to #1. And be sure to check with individuals parks before you visit to find out about ongoing, pandemic-related safety precautions at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

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