9 a.m. Each Saturday - Trails & Starting Locations vary each week.
Enjoy guided nature hikes with our park's naturalist each Saturday morning, weather permitting. These hikes follow along some of the most scenic countryside in the state! Our 31-miles of nature trails lead to forested streams, hidden waterfalls, historic structures such as old home places and cemeteries, along the banks of the pristine Guntersville Reservoir teaming with waterfowl, and not to mention the dozens of deer and other wildlife that roam our 6,000-acre park. Make plans to join us for an informative hike or plan a nature hike on your own. Information about our trails can be found on our website at this location: http://www.alapark.com/LakeGuntersville/Trails/

Our weekday special is the time to enjoy the pool and hike. Bring your book and enjoy the mountain. Spend some quality time with the ones you love at Cheaha State Park.
 

Summer and fall in one month? September can give you alittle of both season's. With this package you can enjoy the park while its not real hot or real cold. You will find the fall crowds are not here and its time to relax and enjoy!

Campfire Talk:  Frog Metamorphosis
Explore how amphibians transform from a single cell to the wonderful hopping creatures we adore with JSU’s Dr. James Rayburn. Meet live tadpoles…and perhaps adopt your own non-native tadpole pet!

Campfire Talk:  Venomous Organisms of Alabama
Learn about how some plants & animals really get your attention with their special lines of defense Presented by toxicologist Dr. James Rayburn.

Explore the trails of DeSoto State Park with Dr. James Rayburn while learning about Toxicology, Geology, & more!
Where:  Meet at the Nature Center (Next to DeSoto’s Country Store)
Time: 10:00-12:00
Fee: $10 per person (Pre-registration required) Great for all ages!
Call 256.782.5697 or email fieldschool@jsu.edu for more details.

Have you ever looked up into the night sky and wondered what is up there? Come learn about constellations, planets, and other things in the sky.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 7p.m. at the Campground Beach for some stargazing.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for the program.

9:00 a.m.
Waterfall and Old Still Trails

Follow our park's naturalist on this 2-mile trail that meanders through moderate to difficult terrain. Meet at the Moonshine/Waterfall trailhead parking area. Remember to bring a bottled water and your camera. Bring a friend!

1:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Labor Day Dog Show

Doggie bags full of great prizes for the biggest, smallest, youngest, oldest, fluffiest, best dressed, and most talented. Sign up at the Nature Center located in the Main Campground by 12:45 p.m.

Let's take a walk. Let's take time to stop and smell the dogwoods. Slow down over this holiday weekend and relax by taking a walk looking for all kinds of things in nature from birds to trees to signs of animals that we can't see. Many things in nature are often taken for granted.

Join park naturalist Emily Cohen at 10a.m. at the Campground Beach for a short hike.

Park admission is $3 adults, $1 children (6-11), $1 seniors (62+), children 5 & under are free. No charge for hike.

Campfire Talk: Birds of Prey
Join Becky Collier from the Coosa River Science School in Columbiana, AL. for a fun & interesting program about these federally protected birds.

Join Becky Collier from the Coosa River Science School in Columbiana, AL. for a fun & interesting program about these federally protected birds.

Campfire Talk: Natural Resource Management
Join Alabama State Park Natural Resource Chief Forrest Bailey for a program concerning prescribed burns, Whitetail Deer Management, & more.

Lakepoint Resort State Park will host this 2010 Region "A" Rally with three full days of activities beginning with registration on Friday, September 16, 2010 and running through Saturday September 18, 2010. Interested parties can see the full schedule of events on the custom page.

Legends on the Lookout Series: Granny Dollar
Granny Dollar was one of the most colorful characters and rugged individualists who ever lived in the Fort Payne area. She has long captured the imagination of those who have heard of this Cherokee Indian’s century of varied experiences. Learn the history of her life.

NA has,  All the hotel rooms, cabins, chalets and the Bald Rock Lodge booked. Each peson must make a reservation and confirm with a deposit.  This whole weekend is will be planned events for NA Group. Information for the group activities robamay23@yahoo.com . The Restaurant will be open to for anyone in or out of the group.

Make a bookmark or a bracelet.With the skills you learn in this class, you will be able to twine a strap or belt. Bring a sack lunch/drink.
Little River Canyon Center (near Little River Falls, Fort Payne, AL)~10:00 am – 2:00 pm
$25 per person (supplies included) Pre-regristration required.

Legends on the Lookout Series: Sequoyah
Sequoyah is celebrated as a Native American genius who, solely from the resources of his mind, endowed a whole tribe with learning; the only man in history to conceive and perfect in its entirety a syllabary. Sequoyah was known to have taught in the DeKalb County area for years after his mother took up residence in Willstown, Alabama during the movement of the Cherokee Nation to Oklahoma. Learn his history.

Alabama's beaches and waterways.

Always the third Saturday in September the Coastal Cleanup is a chance to take pride in our unique and treasured waterway system. Over the past 20 years the Alabama Coastal Cleanup has had 48,446 volunteers remove 902,242 pounds of marine debris from a total of 2,847 miles of coastline!

Campfire Talk: Corn~A truly a-maize-ing Plant!
Join geographer Kelly Gregg in a discussion of the origins of Native American corn, how it shaped American culture and cuisine, and how it went on to help feed the world!”

Campfire Talk: Lookout Mountain Moonshining
Moonshining began very early in American history & for early moonshiners, making and selling alcohol wasn't just for fun or a few extra bucks — it was a means of survival. Learn about the history of moonshining in the Appalachian Mountains. 

Join Dr. Chris Murdock, JSU Biologist and Little River native for this EXTREME experience on hidden trails to Little River; difficult trails&extreme situations in some areas; dress for getting your feet wet. Not recommended for children under the age of 16 years.Limited to ten participants. Meet at Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls) in Ft. Payne, AL. ~ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.~ $20 per person; pre-registration required.

Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will learn about seasonal changes and why leaves change their colors.  DeSoto State Park Nature Center(next to the Country Store)~1:00 pm
No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.

Join blacksmith Walter Howell for this incredible demonstration of forging metal. Metal art and useful objects will be on display and for sale.
Little River Canyon Center~10:00 am – 3:00 pm~ No fee

35th Annual “Mountain Festival”  9am - 4 pm - Join us for Fried Pies, Fried Green Tomatoes, Singing, Crafts, Yard Sale Lane, Indian Artifacts and more! We have a mountain of reasons for you to stay or visit us this weekend.  For vender registration, contact: “HELPING-HANDS” 1-256- 354- 2646 Nancey Street or 1-256-396-5506 Betty Denson... Don't forget the Chili tasting on Saturday.

This is a fishing tournamanet at Wind Creek State Park.   Weigh in at 3:00 p.m. 

This Fishing Tournament benefits St. Jude Childrens Hospital.  All proceeds go to St. Judes.

Tournament will begin at Safelite to 300pm cst.  Registration starts at 230am cst.

Cost- $130.00 per boat.

For more information contact:  Vincent Kelly 706-975-7438 or 706-641-9990.

WHEN CALLING FOR A RESERVATION AT LAKEPOINT.  MAKE SURE YOU TELL THEM YOU SAW THE ADD FOR THE FISHING TOURNAMENT ON-LINE SO YOU CAN GET THE SPECIAL RATE OF $79.95 ON OUR STANDARD DOUBLE QUEEN ROOM.

This annual even is worth a visit for all who love chili. Join in on the fun of the day. Meet new people and taste some new kinds of chili. This is something for all ages!

Campfire Talk: Climate Change
Hurricanes in June....... droughts in summer…cold spells in May. What is going on? Join Dr. Jonathon Herbert as he explains the science behind global warming and how it might affect Alabama.

Campfire Talk: Seasons
Why do the leaves change color? Why don’t we get much snow in Alabama? Join Dr. Jonathon Herbert as he explains the science behind the seasonal changes in our beautiful state.

Join expert potter, Tammy Beane, to learn how pottery was made on Lookout Mountain thousands of years ago. We’ll provide the clay as well as bone needles and paddles to make designs on your pots. JSU’s Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)~10:00 am – Noon AND 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.~$20 adult/$15 child; Pre-registration is required. Fills quickly so register early

Join National Park Service archaeologist Larry Beane for a demonstration of how Native Americans utilized natural resources to hunt and gather food, to make weapons, to start fires, and more! Little River Canyon Center (Hwy 35 near Little River Falls)~10:00 am – 12:00 pm AND 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free to the public, great for all ages!

This is a fishing tournament at Wind Creek State Park.   Weigh-in at 3:00 p.m.

Cheaha Restaurant serves buffet Lunch daily to bus tours and all visitors. All meals are available in the restaurant. Advanced reservations for Hotel, Cabin and Chalet reservations are advised. Many guest book a year in advance and visit several times during the season.

Main Public Beach, Gulf Shores
Price: Free to public.

Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 39th Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event that attracts over 300,000 people. Peruse through the wares of 300-plus vendors showcasing their fine art and crafts, and kick back to the continuous tunes from the two musical stages that will feature major National Recording artists as well as local favorites. Little ones will love the Children’s Activity Village.

Campfire Talk: Invisible Wonders of Little River Canyon
JSU microbiologist Dr. Benjie Blair will explain how the creatures you can't see affect you every day.

Campfire Talk: Parasites of Little River
Dr. Benjie Blair of JSU returns to talk about more creepy crawlies that would like to make a home...inside of you!

 Celebrating the history of Eufaula with a 5K run on the new Rails to Trails site, pie and chili cook-off, local music throughout the day, fish toss contest and the dedication to the Rails to Trails site and the James S Clark Center with the unveiling of a historic Marker.

For more information, contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

WEIGH-IN WILL BE  AT 3PM CST AT  LAKEPOINT MARINA.

WEIGH-IN AT 3:00 P.M.

1:00 p.m.
Back Yard Bird Identification

Learn the species of birds that visit your back yard. Our park naturalist will present a program to help identify the species and how you can help them during the upcoming winter months. A nature walk will follow the presentation. Meet in the lobby of the Lodge.

Savor North Alabama's autumn beauty and enjoy arts and crafts, food, live music and more! Features arts & crafts and live entertainment in Brow Park; ColorFest begins with a bonfire in the town square on Friday night complete with live entertainment, storytelling, marshmallow roasting and a concession stand with roasted peanuts and hot beverages. Located in historic Mentone, Alabama, 10 minutes from DeSoto State Park. Great for all ages!

Campfire Talk: Aquatic Ecology of Little River
Join JSU’s Dr. Mark Meade for an interesting program about different organisms that can be found in the watershed of Little River.

Creepy Critters!
Scaly! Slimy! Ugly! Scary! Join Dan Spaulding of the Anniston Museum of Natural History for a showing of some creepy crawly critters at this fun, educational program.

Join staff & volunteers for an unforgettable view of one of Alabama’s natural wonders, Little River Canyon. Hike level: difficult/extreme. Not recommended for children under 14.
Meeting at Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL
9:00 am – 3:00 pm  $25/person; Pre-registration is required. This hike fills quickly so make reservations early.

WEIGH-IN WILL BE AT 3PM CST AT LAKEPOINT MARINA.

WEIGH-IN WILL BE AT 3PM CST AT LAKEPOINT MARINA.

Ghosts on the Mountain, Spooks in the Valley
Spooky stories guaranteed to put shivers up your spine! Learn about Alabama’s finest spooks, legends and folklore from JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison (author of Calico Ghosts). Part of DeSoto’s Spookapalooza!

Join us here at DeSoto State Park for a weekend of spooky halloween storytelling & fun events guaranteed to run shivers up and down your spine! More Details coming soon!

Join staff and volunteers every fourth Saturday of the month for fun nature programs including hikes, crafts, games, nature talks, activities and more. Kids will use recycled materials and left over art treasures to make their own unique masks.
Little River Canyon Center in Ft. Payne, AL(8 miles from DeSoto State Park)~1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
No fee; some programs may have limited space so pre-registration is encouraged.

Calico Stories
Join us for storytelling and knee-slapping humor as JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison tells true stories about growing up on her Granddad’s dairy farm in Choccolocco, Alabama (aka Calico, AL). Part of DeSoto’s Spookapalooza!

1:00 p.m.
Fall Color Hike

Take a hike among the beautiful fall foliage of Lake Guntersville State Park. The ridges and banks of the Guntersville Reservoir are a patchwork of color painted by Mother Nature. Our park naturalist will lead you through the myriad of colors on a guided hike with the trail location to be named later. Meet in the lobby of the Lodge.

5:00 p.m.
Beach Area

Join us for a Haunted Hay Ride & Trunk or Treat at Lake Guntersville State Park. Meet at the beach area located near the main campground.

THIS IS A FUNDRAISER TOURNAMENT.  POC IS WES COLEMAN (334) 728-1918.

WEIGH-IN AT 3:00 P.M.

Elberta Town Park

Price: Free to public.

Held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The best German Sausage you have ever tasted! Made from a secret recipe developed by the founding fathers of Elberta, AL. This is the only place you can get the real thing! Arts & crafts, live music, carnival rides, baked goods & more. Don't forget to visit the Bier Garten for a large selection of imported beers.

For more information, please contact The Eufaula Barbour County Chamber.

In Foley's Heritage Park.

Price: Free to public.

The City of Foley proudly presents a cultural heritage exchange among ALL of our past sister cities and the City of Foley in the form of a fun-filled festival in Foley Heritage Park (behind the Depot Museum) including a Free Friday night concert and Celebrate America Concert and fireworks for the Grand Finale on Sunday! There will be arts and crafts, food booths, main stage entertainment, children's art village, and much more! Produced by the Foley Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Campfire Talk: Stone Structures of NE Alabama & the Southeast US.
Join Dr. Harry Holstein for a presentation about the stone structures found on several sites in Alabama & the SE United States that were thought to be built by the Welsh during the 12th Century.

Campfire Talk: Spanish Exploration of NE Alabama
JSU's Dr. Harry Holstein will take you through the amazing adventures of Hernando DeSoto, the first European explorer, as he searches for the ancient town of "Coosa".

Enjoy live music, nature & arts activities, arts demonstrations & sales, great food, vendors, children’s activities & fun at this festival designed to celebrate our natural world and to benefit the children of our community.~ Little River Canyon Center(8 Miles from DeSoto State park)
10:00 am – 3:00 pm~No Fee; Donations welcome ~Great for all ages!

Come along with JSU archaeologist Dr. Harry Holstein for a guided tour of sites throughout Cherokee and Dekalb counties. Participants will visit the 19th century Cornwall Iron Furnace, a Spanish contact site at Coosa village, a rock shelter in use as early as 3000 B.C., and much more. This will be an unforgettable all-day event. Bring your own food and drinks. Transportation is provided.~Space is limited so register early!~ Near Fort Payne, AL (Meeting location disclosed at registration)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm~$30 per person (Ages 14 and over); pre-registration required

The 3rd Annual Pinhoti 100 is a Point to Point Trail run starting in Heflin
AL on the unmolested Pinhoti single track trail. Runners will make their way
over the highest point in Alabama at Cheaha State Park while navigating over
rocks, through creeks and across beautiful ridge lines of the Talladega
National Forest. The course will consist of 80.62 miles of single track
trail, 16.98 miles of jeep road and 4.52 miles of pavement and will finish
on the rubberized track in the Sylacauga High School Football Stadium.
 

Various venues, check website for complete details.

Price: TBD

The festival provides an atmosphere to promote all writers, whether they had written hit songs which made people open their eyes and view the world in a different way or they are aspiring writers and musicians who knew they could do the same but needed a forum in order to get their music out to the world.

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.

Price: Gate admission is free. Bleacher seating is available for $5 per person. Because of pre-sold reserved seating for large groups, bleacher seats are usually sold out before noon on Friday and before 11 am on Saturday. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time

The Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, November 12 & 13, on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Admission is FREE and the gates open at 8 am each day. The show includes static displays of aircraft of all types, food, beverage and vendor booths, virtual reality experiences and other attractions, including a Kids' Zone, Sony Playstation II gaming area and bungee jumping. Home Depot will also have a Kids Workshop Area with craft projects. The air show begins at 9:45 am, with the Blue Angels slated to fly around 2 pm. The pilots will sign autographs after the show. There is also a night air show on Friday evening. Visit the Museum's display area at the air show and climb into our Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet. Check out other historic aircraft from the Museum's collection including a F-14 Tomcat, a F-4 Phantom and a HU-16 Albatross. Don't miss our special guest appearance of a P-38 Lightning. Visitors are encouraged to use the back gate off of Blue Angel Parkway to enter the base. Patrons may bring chairs, but no coolers, backpacks, food, drinks or pets will be allowed. A handicap area is set aside for wheelchairs only. For those who have never attended an air show, be advised that the aircraft can be VERY noisy and young children need protection for their ears. It can also be windy on the tarmac and layers of clothes are recommended.

Spring Fairy Houses & Hobbit Hike (Children’s Nature Observation Skills)
10:00 am - Noon
$10 per person; pre-registration required.

The International Tellebration is a worldwide event devoted to storytelling. This grass-roots movement is endorsed by the National Storytelling Network. Join Renee Morrison and other Alabama storytellers for this fun event which includes an open stage for youth and novice tellers!~ Little River Canyon Center(8 Miles from DeSoto State Park)~ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$5.00 per person at the door
Visit www.tellabration.org for more info.

Campfire Talk: Feeding Winter Wildlife
Don’t take down those bird feeders just yet! Learn how to prepare your yard to be a sanctuary for winter wildlife.

This is the place to escape all the shoping. Start the holiday season early. Cheaha would like to invite you to relax and spend the day with a child.  We know some of us have to spend time with your children when you can. Take the day and build a house made of all good things. We offer smiles on the side bring your camera!

Turkey and dressing with all the things grandma use to cook  wait for you on top of the highest point in Alabama.  Great food and a wonderful view.

Cheaha Staff works together to dress up the restaurant and build a village for your pleasure. This annual event brings people from all over the state to see what this year's village will hold. Houses, trees, mountains, cars all built of candy and cookies...... It's a must see. Decorations are in place through New Years Day making the restaurant a favorite Christmas party choice.

The feel and smell of Christmas is the delight of all old and young. Cheaha Restaurant staff will once again put together its own Candy Land Village. This village is brought to you by the staff of Cheaha State Park.  People drive for miles to see the village, enjoy the decorations and have hot chocolate. This has made Cheaha a favorite Christmas party place.

WEIGH-IN WILL BE AT 3PM CST AT LAKEPOINT MARINA.

For more information contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

For more information contact the Eufaula/Barbour County Chamber of Commerce

WEIGH-IN AT 3:00 P.M.

WEIGH-IN WILL BE AT 3PM CST AT LAKEPOINT MARINA.

 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Our Buffet has all the traditional items you need to start a New Year in the South. Black eye peas (good luck), greens (you will prosper in the New Year) and more! We researched our menu to give you every chance to prosper in the New Year.  This buffet, with the restaurant's view of the Talladega National Forest, is the reason for families and friends to meet and enjoy the last of the holiday season or the start of the New Year.

We invite you to join us for these free programs to observe and study our magnificent national symbol, the American Bald Eagle. The Bald Eagle is a regular visitor to Lake Guntersville State Park and a major attraction for guests of the park. Some Eagles arrive in November and spend the winter months while others choose to nest year-round. They can be seen soaring the skies, fishing the reservoir, and roosting in the tall pines. Our Eagle programs provide guests with the opportunity to enjoy outdoor guided field trips where one can view as many as a dozen Eagles, indoor programs with live birds of prey to include Eagles, and so much more.

WEIGH-IN WILL BE AT 3PM BESIDE LAKEPOINT MARINA.

February 26th;
The Sixth annual Mt. Cheaha 50K Ultra Marathon Race is a point-to-point
trail run that finishes in the Cheaha State Park (The Bald Rock Lodge) at
the summit of Cheaha Mountain. At 2,407 feet this is the highest point in
Alabama. Along the run you will experience scenic overlooks, creek
crossings, lakes, waterfalls, hardwood and pine forests. 80% of the course
is run on beautiful single track trails winding throughout the Talladega
National Forest.
 

WEIGH-IN AT 2:00 P.M.

We hope you wear green as its the color of the week!  The luck of the Irish is on the mountain!  Come visit us Sunday - Thursday and we will give you a 40% discount!  Don't forget we will be serving green beer the day before and on St. Patrick's Day along with some good ole Irish food!

Annual all day event at Bald Rock Lodge - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Admission charged to - day guest - free to overnight guest. Children's Easter Party dancing and more - 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Pictures with the Easter Bunny 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Children's Easter Egg Hunt (bring your basket) and an Adult Egg Race!  Something for all ages. 
Make your reservations and stay the weekend with us!
Sunday, Cheaha Restaurant will host its annual "Traditional Easter Buffet” from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m with visits from the Easter bunny.

This is the day for family. 7:30 -10:30 am Breakfast buffet will be served in Cheaha restaurant with a view like no other. After your meal go to the lake and fish, swim or lay on the beach!  Paddle boats are available and a good time can be had by all. Lunch time 11:30 - 3:00. Cheaha Restaurant will put out the Father's Day Lunch Buffet  - food fit for your king and his family. Hike our trails. Bring your mountain bike and enjoy a day in the great out doors!

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Free to the public

Video: American Eagle:  (50 min.) Unique to North America, the bald eagle is the continent's most recognizable aerial predator.  In the 1960s, this symbol of the United States became an emblem of environmental degradation as the pesticide DDT and other human pressures brought it to the brink of extinction.

Location: Meet at Gulf State Park Nature Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Free to the public

Video: Seashore (35min) This Eyewitness video dives into the explosive frontline between land and sea.  From crashing waves and blasting winds to placid tide pool, discover what makes our coastlines so alluring to the masses of wildlife and humans who gather there.