Cheaha State Park

Campfire Talk: Celestial Stories in the Night Sky

“A philosopher once asked, "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?"

― Neil Gaiman

For countless years we have stared at the stars in awe and wonder. They inspire us, confound us, guide us and so much more. Join the Park Naturalist as she explores one of our last frontiers…space. For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256 412-9938.

Date: August 30, 2019

Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Lower Improved Campground

Nature Nook

Park Naturalist Mandy Pearson will be stationed outside the Mountain Store to answer any questions you might have about animals, plant, history, or point you to a great hiking trail. She often has live animals with her at the Nature Nook as well. For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256 412-9938.

Date: August 31, 2019

Time: 10:00 AM -11:00 AM

Location: Mountain Store

Dive In: Pool-Side Movie Showing

The pool is open! Join us in celebrating the opening of the pool with a poolside movie. The program is free to overnight guests. For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256 412-9938

Date: August 31, 2019

Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Upper Improved Campground

Early Bird: Coffee and Bird Watching with the Naturalist

Join the Park Naturalist to watch and identify birds. She will teach you about birding, and how hone in you bird identifying skills. Bring your own set of binoculars and learn about our feathered friends. You are also welcome to chat and ask the naturalist any question about the animals, plants, or park that you have been curious about. For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256 412-9938

Date: September 1, 2019

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Vista Cliffside Deck

Eco Explorers: Hammocking 101

Learn the basics of hammocking and how to be still and ponder! Spending time in nature reduces stress and increases overall health. Hammocks will be loaned to participants for the program. Email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov to register. Program is free with gate admission and to overnight guests.

Date: September 1, 2019

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Leave No Trace Bigfoot Pavilion (By the Observation Tower)

Take A Hike: Accessible and Interpretive Discovery Hike

Join Cheaha’s Naturalist, Mandy Pearson, on a hike across the highest mountain in Alabama. Learn about the Cheaha ecosystem, plants, animals, and history on this 0.6-mile hike. The program is free with gate admission and to overnight guests. For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256 412-9938

Date: September 1, 2019

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Bald Rock Boardwalk

Arts in the Environment: Hiking Stick Workshop

Whether you are hiking up a mountain or taking a stroll around the block, a hiking stick can be a very useful tool. Participants will make and take their own hiking sticks. Supplies will be provided. Registration is REQUIRED. To register email BillieJo.Maxcey@dcnr.alabama.gov or call (256) 276-1859. For more information email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256 412-9938.

Date: September 2, 2019

Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Fee:$10.00 (Registration is required)

Location: Leave No Trace Bigfoot Pavilion (By the Observation Tower)

Eco Explorers: Leave No Trace Hike to the Top of Alabama

Learn the Leave No Trace basics as you hike to the top of Alabama. This one-mile hike will begin at the Vista Cliffside overlook and end at the Bunker Observation Tower, Alabama's highest point. The park naturalist will interpret the trail and discuss plants, animals, native Americans, the Civilian Conservation Corp, ecosystems, Leave No Trace, and much more. The program is free with gate admission and to overnight guests.

Date: September 2, 2019

Time: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM

Location: Leave No Trace Bigfoot Trailhead (By the Motel)