Watch the last sunset of 2018 from the highest mountain in Alabama! The view changes daily. Photo by Mike Callahan.
Fire on the Mountain: New Year’s Eve Gala December 31, 2018 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Sunset View and Hors D’oeuvres 8:00 pm – 1:00 am Dinner, Dancing, and Live Music Watch the last sunset of 2018 from the highest mountain in Alabama and join this unique dinner party in a rustic mountain setting for a prime rib buffet, hors d’oeuvres, live music with Justin Robert Farr, dancing and a midnight celebration. Tickets are $85 per person (includes dinner, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment; does not include cash bar, gratuities, or lodging). Ages 21+ only. Dress code ranges from glamorous to jeans. Contact Bonnie Gardner for more information. Photo from Cheaha Photography Workshop: John Dersham
First Day Hike: Cheaha's Laurel Trail January 1, 2019 11:00am to 12:30pm Start 2019 off by enjoying the beauty of an Alabama State Park. One mile easy hike with natural history interpretation. Fun for all ages! For more information call 256 488-5115, or email Park Naturalist.
Winterlude: Romance on the Mountain 2019 February 9, 2019 7:00 pm - 11:00pm in the Historic Bald Rock Lodge A glitzy yet cozy event with a four course dinner, dance music DJ, dance instruction, and more! Ask about our Bald Rock Lodge ticket and lodging packages. Dinner and dance tickets are $150 per couple. Contact Bonnie Gardner for more information.
Cheaha State Park Improvements are Bringing Campgrounds up to Modern Standards Visitors to Cheaha State Park will soon see the completion of ongoing renovation to the campgrounds that will result in an almost brand new experience for campers at our state’s highest point. Paving of both upper and lower campgrounds will involve reshaping the pads, outlining the pads with new timbers and gravel and the milling and paving of campground roads. Read more!
Rehabilitated Bald Eagle Released at Cheaha Veteran's Day, 2018 Around 250 visitors gathered on the deck of Vista Cliffside Restaurant to watch the release of a juvenile bald eagle that had been rescued in Calhoun County (at the base of Cheaha) and rehabilitated by the Southeastern Raptor Center in Auburn. "We've seen this eagle several times since its release. Cheaha State Park is a Gateway between the Appalachian Highland Birding Trail and the Piedmont Plateau Birding Trail. We encourage birders of all levels to bring their binoculars and explore our trails and overlooks," says Park Superintendent Renee Raney who is an avid birder. For a Cheaha State Park birding checklist contact the Park Naturalist. (Photo by Bill Wilson)
The hills of Cheaha beckon to a healed and newly released juvenile bald eagle. View from Vista Cliffisde Restaurant deck. Photo by Bill Wilson.
Vista Cliffside: New and Improved Dining Experience atop Alabama's Highest Mountain Recent review by Paul Brown: "For years I have enjoyed some pretty mediocre meals at the Cheaha restaurant and justified the experience with a hearty appetite and spectacular views after a day’s hiking. This month I had a truly delicious meal! Our sever was incredibly pleasant and attentive. I would like to commend (Cheaha State Park) for whatever changes may attributed to my really positive dining experience. This park is a treasure for our state and I am delighted that the restaurant is top notch as well." Vista Cliffside Restaurant has earned many five star reviews in the past six months. Please plan to dine with us, try the new cuisine, and let us know about your experience.
Vista Cliffside Restaurant Winter Hours December 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019 Closed Monday - Wednesday (except for special events) Winter Breakfast: 7:00 am - 10:00 am (Thursday - Sunday) Winter Lunch: Noon - 3:00 pm (Thursday - Sunday) Winter Dinner: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Thursday - Sunday)
