Alabama State Parks E-Newsletter - December Issue

Events Just for You
Plan your next family excursion or park adventure with Alabama State Parks! Check out our holiday events below, and visit our events page for more options. 

• Joe Wheeler State Park - Parade of Lights
• Cheaha State Park - Nature Ornaments
• Cheaha State Park - Campsite Decorating
• Cheaha State Park - Holiday Paint-A-Long
• Gulf State Park - Breakfast with Grinch
• Gulf State Park - A Coastal Grinchmas
• Gulf State Park - Christmas Card Lane
• Lake Guntersville State Park - Cookies and Santa
• Lake Guntersville State Park - Santa is Coming
• Lake Lurleen State Park - Santa in the Park
• Oak Mountain State Park - A Critter Christmas

Eagle Awareness Weekends
Make your plans for Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Park. These weekends feature overnight packages, live bird demonstrations and programs, guided field trips for viewing eagles in their natural habitat, and the natural beauty of the mountains and Lake Guntersville.

Cabin Special
If you are looking for a special place for your next group retreat or family excursion look no further than the Cabins at Cathedral Caverns State Park. Receive 15% off your stay when you book a cabin for more than 2 nights.
Use Promo Code: CABINDISCOUNT. This special is available for any day of the week.

Meeting and Event Locations
Alabama State Parks offer facilities perfect for holiday parties, corporate events, family reunions, weddings, and more! Our park lodge conference rooms are always a hit, and the unique group facilities below are favorites, too!

• Cheaha State Park - Bald Rock Lodge
• Joe Wheeler State Park - Elk River Group Lodge
• Lake Guntersville State Park - Gathering Place
• Monte Sano State Park - Event Lodge
• Gulf State Park - Activities Center

Photo - Bald Rock Lodge at Cheaha State Park.

Eagle Award Nominations
The Alabama State Parks annually honors outstanding efforts in supporting the Parks with the presentation of the Eagle Award. Nominations for the 2024 Awards are now open. The categories include: Elected official, Community Partner, Park Partner, Volunteers and Youth. 

First Day Hikes
What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great outdoors? Make your plans to join us for a #firstdayhike. These hikes are on January 1st and can be a great way to learn more about our Parks. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors.