March issue of the Alabama State Parks E-Newsletter

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March 2016 Alabama State Parks E-Newsletter

Spring Break is here! Have you made your plans? Want something a little different?
The #AlabamaStateParks are great choices for spending quality time with friends and family.

Beautiful scenery, convenient locations, spacious campgrounds, outstanding fishing and lots of outdoor recreational activities make the Alabama State Parks great destinations. Throw in some nice weather and you have the perfect combination for creating Spring Break memories that will last forever. Make your plans today!

Spring is here and state park family friendly events will be happening more and more. We understand that traveling and having fun can be expensive. Events like Family Fun Day at Lake Guntersville State Park are our way to help you enjoy the parks while saving a few bucks. Visit the events section of alapark.com to stay informed.

We take pride in creating specials that work well for our supporters. Vacationing for Spring Break is great, but it can be costly and stressful. Take advantage of specials like the Spring Break Staycation at Joe Wheeler State Park to save money and RELAX. After all, doesn't everybody need a special to make you feel special once in a while. Check out the specials section of our website to stay informed.

Cathedral Caverns State Park is at it again! Once again, because of their dedication, they have been chosen for an award contest. This time it is the USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Award for best cave in the U.S. Please help us win this award by visiting the site and voting. You can vote once a day everyday until April 11th.

We are thrilled to partner with the Alabama High School Cycling League as a way to offer our trail systems to high schools across Alabama. Not only is this a great way for us to stay connected with young people, it is also a great way for us to be involved with an organization that teaches values. We invite you to show your support and attend one of these races and see for yourself the importance of their work.

Spring is in the air, so lace up those running shoes. The Alabama State Parks are home to dozens of street and trail runs each and every year. From the Running Buck Wild 5K and Fun Run at Joe Wheeler State Park to the 50K at Oak Mountain State Park we have something for all types of runners.

Welcome to the #EighthDayEscape adventure series and contest by Parks Explorer! Throughout this year, the Parks Explorer will share trip ideas, staff stories, activity suggestions, and much more from each Alabama State Park. Don't forget to visit the parks and share and submit your photos with #eighthdayescape and be eligible for awesome monthly prize packs.

Are you looking for an affordable place to play golf?
Conveniently located, well designed and affordable these courses make it easy to book and play:

We always look forward to our Easter events. Over the years these events have allowed us to create great relationships with our Park "family". Visit one of these events this year:

This year marks the 100 year Centennial Celebration for the National Park Service.
The Centennial will celebrate the achievements of the past 100 years, but it is really about the future. We are proud to partner with the National Park Service in places like Little River Canyon National Preserve adjoining DeSoto State Park. We invite you to visit these parks this year as a show of support for this celebration. Photo of Little River Canyon National Preserve submitted by Russell Brown.

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