Huntsville and the surrounding area is preparing to welcome new neighbors. As U.S. Space Command personnel and their families begin the transition to Redstone Arsenal, this series — On the Move — is designed to help make that shift a little easier.
This series focuses on the details that shape everyday life — cost, commute, schools and community — to help incoming families better understand what to expect.
For hikers relocating from Colorado Springs to North Alabama as part of the U.S. Space Command move, the change in landscape is immediate and unmistakable. Gone are the towering peaks and high-altitude trails of the Rockies, replaced by forested ridgelines, shaded valleys and a network of preserves woven into and around the city of Huntsville…