Families and friends are gathering throughout Alabama today. Some have traditions that span back decades. Some are get-togethers that will prove to be the foundation for new traditions.

As an online news site that prides itself on bringing you the “good news from home,” Alabama NewsCenter is thankful for those who have allowed us to share your stories with the state and the world. We are also grateful to those who have enjoyed those stories and shared them with others.

In short, we are thankful for all that is beautiful in this state – from its people to its very nature. We offer these fall foliage photos taken by members of our staff as a reminder to all to be thankful for what is good about Alabama.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Leaves are falling, but enough beauty remains to enjoy in Alabama. (Dan Bynum / Alabama NewsCenter)

There is still time to enjoy the beauty of fall in Alabama. (Brittany Faush / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is always a colorful place, but the hues of autumn are especially beautiful. (Michael Tomberlin / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is always a colorful place, but the hues of autumn are especially beautiful. (Michael Tomberlin / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor is a special kind of beautiful. (Donna Cope / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

There is still time to enjoy the beauty of fall in Alabama. (Brittany Faush / Alabama NewsCenter)

Cool temperatures and colorful foliage are some of the things to love about fall in Alabama. (Erin Searson / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Cool temperatures and colorful foliage are some of the things to love about fall in Alabama. (Erin Searson / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is always a colorful place, but the hues of autumn are especially beautiful. (Michael Tomberlin / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor can still be enjoyed. (Bob Blalock / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor is a special kind of beautiful. (Donna Cope / Alabama NewsCenter)

Leaves are falling, but enough beauty remains to enjoy in Alabama. (Dan Bynum / Alabama NewsCenter)

There is still time to enjoy the beauty of fall in Alabama. (Brittany Faush / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Leaves are falling, but enough beauty remains to enjoy in Alabama. (Dan Bynum / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

There is still time to enjoy the beauty of fall in Alabama. (Brittany Faush / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is always a colorful place, but the hues of autumn are especially beautiful. (Michael Tomberlin / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor is a special kind of beautiful. (Donna Cope / Alabama NewsCenter)

Cool temperatures and colorful foliage are some of the things to love about fall in Alabama. (Erin Searson / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor is a special kind of beautiful. (Donna Cope / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is always a colorful place, but the hues of autumn are especially beautiful. (Michael Tomberlin / Alabama NewsCenter)

There is still time to enjoy the beauty of fall in Alabama. (Brittany Faush / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor is a special kind of beautiful. (Donna Cope / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Leaves are falling, but enough beauty remains to enjoy in Alabama. (Dan Bynum / Alabama NewsCenter)

Leaves are falling, but enough beauty remains to enjoy in Alabama. (Dan Bynum / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama’s autumnal splendor is a special kind of beautiful. (Donna Cope / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)

Alabama is dressed in its autumnal splendor. (Michael Sznajderman / Alabama NewsCenter)