Alabamians are in the third week of the coronavirus pandemic with new restrictions on daily life being announced everyday. I took a drive around central Alabama on this beautiful spring weekend to see how residents were adjusting to the new normal. Some places were deserted and some were teeming with people out to get some fresh air and exercise. Here is some of what I saw.

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Jeff and Gayle Brooks left upper New York last week on their way to Gulf Shores for a month long vacation. They are staying at Oak Mountain State Park for a few days before heading south. They are living in their fully restored 1968 Airstream. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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An almost empty parking lot at Vulcan Park on Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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A group of friends enjoy the solitude of Rhodes Park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Highland Golf Course was packed Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Highland Golf Course was packed Saturday. Ryan Thompson took his three sons to play a round of golf. They are Phipps, 8 (red cap), Oliver, 6 (blue shirt) and Webb, 4. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Getting in some fishing. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Social distancing help with a long bungee cord separating seating on a bench. Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Social distancing help with a long bungee cord separating seating on a bench. Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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A runner on the Kiwanis Vulcan Trail in Birmingham. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Marvin was waiting at a bus stop at Five Points South in a mask and gloves. He lives at Highland Manor. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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There were hundreds of cyclists all over the park. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Rotary Trail in Birmingham had few visitors. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Very few people were at Rhodes Park. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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The beach is closed to the public. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Rushton Park was deserted Saturday around noon. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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The park day use area was a popular place Saturday. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Linn Park in Birmingham. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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The park day use area was a popular place Saturday. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Marconi Park in Birmingham is empty. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Hikers were out in huge numbers at the North Trailhead Saturday. The parking lot overflowed quickly onto the road. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Marvin was waiting at a bus stop at Five Points South in a mask and gloves. He lives at Highland Manor. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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The park day use area was a popular place Saturday. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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There were hundreds of cyclists all over the park. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Rushton Park was deserted Saturday around noon. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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The golf course was packed. Each golfer has to ride in a separate cart or walk. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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The park day use area was a popular place Saturday. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Caldwell Park was also deserted. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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The beach is closed to the public. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Rotary Trail in Birmingham had few visitors. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Railroad Park in Birmingham. There were people out enjoying the spring weather, but not as many as usual for a Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Caldwell Park was also deserted. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Homewood Central Park has been closed to the public. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Hikers were out in huge numbers at the North Trailhead Saturday. The parking lot overflowed quickly onto the road. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Homewood Central Park has been closed to the public. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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6th Ave. North in Birmingham. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Highland Golf Course was packed Saturday. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).

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Walking the dogs at the day use area. Oak Mountain State Park is a busy place and a favorite for people that want to get some fresh air. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).