Alapark Events

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New Year's Day-2026- DeSoto State Park Waterfall Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting 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

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First Day Hike 2026: Sunrise at King's Chair Overlook
When: 01/01/2026 at 05:00 AM
Multiple 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.

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SPSOA Deer Management Hunt-Frank Jackson
Multiple dates and times available.

State Park Special Opportunity Area Urban Deer Management Program Hunt

Fees may apply.

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First Day Hike!
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AM
Meeting 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.

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First Day Hike
When: 01/01/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lakepoint State Park Nature Center

Celebrate the New Year with a fun guided hike!

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First Day Hike 2026: South Sauty Trail
When: 01/01/2026 at 02:00 PM
Meeting 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.

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Archery Adventure
When: 01/02/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple 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.

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Bingo at the Clubhouse!
When: 01/02/2026 at 05:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Come on down to the Clubhouse and play bingo with us!

Fees may apply.

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Guided Walk at Lake Shelby
When: 01/02/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lake Shelby Picnic Area

Join our naturalist on a guided walk across Lake Shelby!

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Naturalist Experience- By the Fire
When: 01/02/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Lodge Lobby

Naturalist Experience- By the Fire

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Town Creek Eagle Watch
When: 01/02/2026 at 09:00 AM
Multiple 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.

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Tree Ring Printing
When: 01/03/2026 at 02:00 PM
Multiple 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!

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Chunkey Demonstration
When: 01/03/2026 at 11:00 AM
Multiple 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.

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Weekly Birdwatching Adventure
When: 01/03/2026 at 10:00 AM
Multiple dates and times available.
Meeting Place: Clubhouse

Join our park naturalist at the Clubhouse and set off on a birding adventure!

Fees may apply.

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Animal Signs
When: 01/03/2026 at 03:00 PM
Multiple 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.