This website and the other platforms of LaunchPadHSV have gathered a lot of dust. First, it was a busy holiday season in 2018. Then, 2019 was nonstop from our 9-5 jobs. And, of course, 2020 shut down a lot of what makes Huntsville and North Alabama special. Things are bouncing back, but here's still a... Continue Reading →

It's kind of hard to believe that one of North Alabama's biggest tourist attractions started with a borrowed pick-up truck and a $300 loan.  A man named Doyle Owens drove to Washington, DC in 1970 and bought a load of unclaimed luggage.  That trip turned into a business which first occupied a rented house before... Continue Reading →

Click the video to watch the full review of the store: The Rocket City Trash Pandas officially came into existence in September when the team's owners announced that was the winning name selected by fans. There's been quite a following since then, with many people wanting to know,  "When and where can I get my... Continue Reading →

There was a time when Halloween was treated as a "kids' holiday."  That's not the case any more.  Adults can have just as much fun.  If you're looking for a way to celebrate this weekend or the night of, we have a few suggestions.  (Note:  this is a working list so we may add a... Continue Reading →

October rightly brings about thoughts of Halloween, but the holiday doesn't occur until the end of the month. There's plenty of time to go out and explore north Alabama well before the chilly air arrives! The events below provide a mix of activities and events that can appeal to different households and schedules. Work weekends?... Continue Reading →