Alabama State Parks - February E-Newsletter

Join in on the #alabamastateparks car tag challenge! Take a pic of your personalized State Parks car tag, share it on FB and Instagram using #alaparkcartag and be eligible to win a prize pack. Each month a random winner of a #alaparkcartag goodie bag will be drawn.
Don't forget to purchase a new Alabama State Parks car tag in 2021. Last names that begin with the letters B renew during the month of February. Last names with the letter C and E renew in March. For all you boat owners, we also have a boat tag and the same rules apply. This is a new form of much needed revenue for us. Watch the video.
     

The #alabamastateparks provide great facilities for your wedding. Our event staff understands the importance of your special day and go above and beyond to make it easy for you. Our locations also offer outside venues so that COVID guidelines can be more easily followed. Check out this video!  

Visit the "Specials" section of alapark.com to see new deals. Check out these park specials:

• Bigfoot Weekend Special - Cheaha State Park
• Essential Employees Special - Cheaha State Park
• Cabin Deal - Joe Wheeler State Park
• Cottage Special - Joe Wheeler State Park
• Lodge Room Special - Joe Wheeler State Park
• Essential Employees Special - Lakepoint State Park
• Cabins Special - Monte Sano State Park
  
  

Hiking is proven to have many health benefits, ranging from physical exercise you get when out on the trail, to emotional or mental relief that comes from being in nature. Hitting the trails is also a great way to learn more about the #alabamastateparks.

Did you know that each of the #alabamastateparks are stops on the Alabama Birding Trails? Winter is an excellent time to see birds not normally seen in Alabama. Stay in our overnight accommodations, eat in our restaurants and have fun bird-watching.

Check out these scheduled park events:

• Winter Botany Hike - Cheaha State Park
• Family Fun Day - Gulf State Park
• Backyard Bird Count - Oak Mountain State Park
• Full Moon Hike - Joe Wheeler State Park
• Birds Of Prey - Oak Mountain State Park
  
  

We are happy to announce the the Gulf State Park pier has been re-opened from damage done by Hurricane Sally. Visitors will get to experience the improvements made from the 2020 renovation project. Approx. 725 feet has been re-opened for anglers and sightseers. The southern portion will remain closed for future repairs.         

Looking for something different to do this Valentine's Day? Check out these specials:

• Weekend Specials - Joe Wheeler State Park
• Weekend Specials - Lake Guntersville State Park

Over the past 80 years, trails have been a fundamental part of the park system’s mission. Because of this, we created the Dirt Pass Trail Crew Program. This program is a way to voluntarily donate $35 per year to help support our efforts to improve our trail system. Your money goes directly to the maintenance, enhancement and planning of the Alabama State Parks trails system. All Dirt Pass membership donations are made online and each donating Dirt Pass member will receive a cool, Trail Crew t-shirt to show your pride in our program.