Alapark Events
Park: DeSoto
Park Explorer Adventure Series: Bear Tales
When: 08/13/2026 at 04:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Come along to enjoy the outdoors, discover cool skills, and learn a bit about DeSoto State Park’s rich natural history!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy August 14, 7am
When: 08/14/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Gulf
Guided Pier Walk
When: 08/14/2026 at 09:00 AMMeeting Place: Gulf State Park Saltwater Pier
Discover the unique connection between our coastal community and ecosystem during this guided tour of the Pier!
Park: Gulf
Angler Academy August 14, 9:30AM
When: 08/14/2026 at 09:30 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outside Pier Tackle Shop at Picnic Table
Learn the basics of saltwater fishing at Gulf State Park’s pier! Includes lesson, gear, and pier fishing time.
Fees may apply.
Park: Chewacla
Fairy Houses - Chewacla Nature School
When: 08/14/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center
Unleash your creativity and create fairy houses with us!
Park: Wind Creek
Wind Creek Nature Lab: Local Herp Encounter
When: 08/14/2026 at 05:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse
Meet some local herpetofauna at the Clubhouse.
Park: Lakepoint
Alligator Encounter
When: 08/14/2026 at 05:30 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Marina
Join us at the marina to learn all about alligators and safely spot these amazing lake neighbors!
Park: Lake Guntersville
Junior Ranger 101
When: 08/14/2026 at 06:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Outdoor Classroom
Join the Naturalist to learn what it takes to become an Alabama State Parks Junior Ranger! Fees may apply.
Park: DeSoto
Campfire Talk: Owls After Dark
When: 08/14/2026 at 08:00 PMDiscover how these quiet nighttime hunters can see in the dark, hear even the smallest sounds, and fly almost silently.
Park: Chewacla
Eye Spy-der
When: 08/14/2026 at 08:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Nature Center (second parking lot loop on the right)
Bring your flashlights and join us on a hike to find spider eyes in the dark!
Park: DeSoto
Daybreak Flatwater Paddle Trip
When: 08/15/2026 at 07:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature as we paddle upstream on the ‘coke bottle clear’ waters
Fees may apply.
Park: Wind Creek
Wings Over Water: Birds of Lake Martin Shorelines
When: 08/15/2026 at 08:00 AMMeeting Place: Clubhouse
See the wonderful waterfowl that patrol Lake Martin's shores on this week's birdwatching adventure!
Park: Lakepoint
Nature Walk for Wellness
When: 08/15/2026 at 09:00 AMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center
Explore nature, stay active, and meet new friends on our weekly guided hike—great for all fitness levels!
Park: Cheaha
Bug Hunt
When: 08/15/2026 at 10:00 AMMeeting Place: Cheaha Lake
Creepy crawlies, or COOL crawlies?? Either way, we're going to learn all about them in this hands-on program!
Fees may apply.
Park: Oak Mountain
Burrows & Biodiversity: Gopher Tortoise Program & Encounter
When: 08/15/2026 at 01:00 PMMultiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Oak Mountain Interpretive Center
Learn all about Gopher Tortoises!
Fees may apply.