Friday, December 30, 2011

Do you like to fish? Pells Gap is the place

If you like to fish and looking to relocate, Pells Gap is the place. If are looking to spend more time fishing when you retire or just like to go fishing with friends, family, clients, etc., there are few places with the variety of fishing as convenient and a great mountain view as Pells Gap Estates.
There are lots of freshwater fishing close by. DeKalb County State Public Fishing Lake, Sylvania, AL, is a 120 acre lake only seven miles away. Lee Biddle is the manager and you can phone (256)657-1300 for more information. Bass fishing is good year round, Bluegill and Shellcracker is good spring through summer, and Crappie fishing is best February to April. Guntersville Lake/Tennessee River less than 20 miles away, is thousands of acres of some the best freshwater fishing in the world. Weiss Lake is about 35 miles away on the Coosa River is over 30,000 acres with about 450 miles of shore line. It is world renown for Crappie, Strippers, and Bass fishing. There are great RV and/or tent camping sites around all these lakes. A great place to relax and enjoy nature whether you like to fish or not, something for everyone to enjoy.
It is about 365 miles to the Gulf of Mexico and about 370 miles to the Atlantic Coast from Pells Gap.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Planning to relocate, Pells Gap is the place

Pells Gap has nearby air travel. Valley Aviation Inc. is just three miles away. There you can charter planes and helicopters, get flying lessons, and home of the Fort Payne Flying Club. There are also nearby airports at Chattanooga Metropolitan (50 miles), Huntsville International (60 miles), Birmingham International (85 miles), and Atlanta International (95 miles).

Thursday, December 8, 2011

The Place to Retire

If you looking to retire now, Pells Gap is the place, and this is the right time. Where is the best place to retire? It would be great to just “Google it” start making plans. The best place for me, will not be best for you. You have to check out each thing that is important to you. If you have a reason to relocate when you retire, you need to make an informed decision. The objective of this blog is to help you find the best place for you by providing you information. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Your first concern should be location. Most people are looking for a moderate weather climate. If you are looking for a place in the mountains with a view and a convenient location, close to shopping, recreation, fishing, hunting, camping, entertainment, sightseeing, and more. Pells Gap Estates is just outside the city limits of Fort Payne, AL, a great small town, close to larger towns with all kinds of goods and services, and just far enough away to avoid urban sprawl.

Alabama has a balanced tax structure that keeps property tax reasonable and military and government retirement income, and social security income is exempt from Alabama income tax. The area has good balanced economic growth.

One very good resource for finding out about the area is the Dekalb Tourist Association,
http://www.discoverlookoutmountain.com/   Plan a visit, they have all the information for you to plan a great vacation.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Good Time of Year to Visit Northeast Alabama

Summer is a good time to visit Northeast Alabama. This is a very beautiful place to visit. Below is just a few of the things to see and do:
July 1 Independence Day Celebration in Fort Payne

The City of Fort Payne invites you to a wonderful celebration with free hot dogs, soft drinks, American flags, live entertainment, and a fantastic fireworks display. Event takes place at the Fort Payne High School football stadium and begins at dusk. 256-845-1524
July 2, 3 Alabama Stock Horse Association Show, Northeast Alabama Argi-Business Center, Rainsville, AL, phone 256-638-1650 for more information.

July 4, 29th Annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival, Henagar, AL
Celebrate city's rich heritage and diversity of agricultural products, including potatoes, with live music, arts and crafts, entertainment, games and fireworks. Cost is Free, phone:256-657-6282, more information.

July 11-15, One World Adventure Company, Mentone, AL
Join the summer exploration team for a 5 day water adventure. backpack, rappel, camp and paddle over 5 exciting days while learning how to test water quality on wild and scenic Little River, on Lookout Mountain. You will learn the importance of clean water about how to advocate for clean water in the communities across our great state of Alabama. Ages 14 - 18. One World Adventure Company has many more educational and adventure activities such as repelling, wild cave tours, hiking, and etc. scheduled for July, call for pricing and info (256)634-8370

July 15-17 & 22-24, Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre presents: “Sylvia”. Call 256-638-4418 for more information.

Every Saturday Collinsville Trade Day come to historic town of Collinsville and experience the largest outdoor markets in the south. We have more than you could possibly see on a Saturday, so plan to come back again and again. When you get here you will find all kinds of antiques, collectibles, children's toys and clothes, work clothes and boots, fishing gear, fresh fruits and vegetables, furniture, tools and whole lot more. Collinsville is located on US Highway 11 halfway between Gadsden and Fort Payne, Alabama. We are located 3 miles from I-59. Call 866-262-2127 for more information

Places to see:
Little River Canyon National Preserve
De Soto State Park
Buck’s Pocket State Park
Cathedral Caverns State Park
Lake Guntersville State Park
Monte Sano State Park
Cheaha State Park
Rickwood Cavern State Park
“Alabama” Fan Club and Museum
DeKalb County State Public Fishing Lake, 256-657-1300
Fort Payne Depot Museum
High Falls Park
Sequoyah Caverns

This is just a partial list, contact the DeKalb Tourist Association, 1-888-805-4740, for more information.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Two Tornadoes Went Across Dekalb County in North Alabama

There were two very big and powerful tornadoes went across Sand Mountain, April 27, killing more than thirty people in Dekalb County. With all the damage, it was miraculous that more people were not killed. The residents of Pells Gap are very thankful the tornadoes missed them.
There were many people in the community injured, many houses destroyed, and other property damage. The community is very appreciative for all the volunteers from many parts of the country that have come forward to help with supplies and manpower, with tools and materials to start re-building. The people from the community are very appreciative of assistance the from all over the country. If you would like to help, below is information on relief funds that has been set up to aid storm victims:


By the help of God we will recover, and be stronger. Thanks again for all your prayers and assistance.

For information about Pells Gap Estates, see website - http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Pells Gap Estates Has Lots Ready for Your Dream Home

We are developing Pells Gap Estates in phases. The first two phases have been surveyed (53 lots), streets completed, water, and electricity installed. Twenty-three lots have been sold and eight homes have been built. The home owners’ association was organized in 2005 and the sixth annual meeting was last month. There are three more phases planned to begin when the economy improves. The subdivision will be more than 80 acres with about one mile along the east brow of Sand Mountain located just outside Fort Payne, AL, city limits. It is developing into a very good neighborhood in a good community, Blake Community.

The area is a beautiful semi-rural area with rolling hills, pastureland, and woodlands with creeks and streams that drain into the Tennessee River. Pells Gap Estates on the side of the mountain with great views and is less than three miles from Interstate 59, close to all kinds of recreation and shopping, about 50 miles from Chattanooga, TN, and about 70 miles from Huntsville, AL. It is convenient, but out of the city congestion, and far enough from the larger cities to stay out the urban sprawl for many years to come. The area is very unique. The lots are affordable and ready for building. See http://www.pellsgap.com/pellsgap_002.htm for more information.