Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
New Year's Day-2026- DeSoto State Park Waterfall Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: DeSotos Country Store on County Road 89.
Join us in starting the New Year off right surrounded by nature on this 3-mile hike to see DeSoto's waterfalls
Park: Oak Mountain
First Day Hike 2026: Sunrise at King's Chair Overlook
When: 01/01/2026 at 05:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: North Trailhead
Ring in the new year at sunrise with fresh air, exercise, and natural beauty—one step at a time!
Fees may apply.
Park: Frank Jackson
SPSOA Deer Management Hunt-Frank Jackson
Multiple dates and times available.
State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
First Day Hike!
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Boat Launch Parking Lot
Get 2026 off to a great start with a morning hike with our Park Naturalist on the Alabama Reunion Trail.
Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
First Day Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Celebrate the New Year with a fun guided hike!
Park: Bucks Pocket
First Day Hike 2026: South Sauty Trail
When: 01/01/2026 at 02:00 PMMeeting Place: South Sauty Trailhead (34.47611N, 86.05525W)
Start your new year off on the right foot with our annual First Day Hike! Fees may apply.
Park: Lakepoint
Archery Adventure
When: 01/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Learn archery basics in a safe, fun setting while building outdoor skills and confidence.
Park: Wind Creek
Bingo at the Clubhouse!
When: 01/02/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Come on down to the Clubhouse and play bingo with us!
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Walk at Lake Shelby
When: 01/02/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area
Join our naturalist on a guided walk across Lake Shelby!
Park: Joe Wheeler
Naturalist Experience- By the Fire
When: 01/02/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby
Naturalist Experience- By the Fire
Park: Lake Guntersville
Town Creek Eagle Watch
When: 01/02/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Town Creek Primitive Campground (34.42422N, 86.18625W)
Join the Naturalist for a morning of birdwatching to search for eagles! Fees may apply.
Park: Cheaha
Tree Ring Printing
When: 01/03/2026 at 02:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Interpretive Center
Join us as we make tree ring prints and learn more about how these growth rings form!
Park: Cheaha
Chunkey Demonstration
When: 01/03/2026 at 11:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Bunker Tower
What is Chunkey? It's a game that's been played for hundreds of years! Join us for our monthly game to learn more!
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 01/03/2026 at 10:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Animal Signs
When: 01/03/2026 at 03:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Explore and learn about some of the most common signs that animals leave across nature!
Fees may apply.
